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BROAD AOh No - Not More Electric Car Stuff!

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LRIGHT, alright, just calm down. I promise you this is the last editorial in the series and next month I’ll get back to talking about crappy late night TV shows. It’s just that I thought it might be a good idea to have a look at some less exotic, more ‘down to earth’ electric cars.

I’ll start with the Nissan Leaf. There are lots of these around. I just checked Ebay and there are 95 second-hand ones on sale from £5000-£30,000. I went down to see Hugh (the sax), who writes for Broad Sheep, has had a Leaf and is pretty genned up on the electric car market. We went off for a ride and it’s very straight forward and simple without all the bells and whistles you might find on say, the BMW. However, it is super comfortable, plenty fast, smooth and silent and very easy to drive. What’s more, Hugh has researched information about some of the older ones (they have been around since 2011) and it seems they are very reliable and the batteries hold up pretty well. In the light of this £10,000 for a 2015 model with say 25,000 miles on the clock seems a pretty safe bet except for one thing - the range. All the older ones have a 24kwh battery which, when new might be good for 85 miles, but if it’s a few years old and you have the heater on it might be more like 50 miles on a full charge. This is fine if you’re just using it for shopping or going to the station, but not so fine if you want to go and see your cousin in Edinburgh. Then you are at the mercy of your mobile phone, the Zap Map app and the vagaries of British charging points. We will come back to this horror show later.

First let’s talk about Peter, who lives up the hill, completely off grid and who has a VW Golf electric. Peter is an engineer and consequently, approached purchasing an electric car in a very systematic way. He started by logging all the trips he and his partner made in the months leading up to buying the car to see how many trips were feasible in the electric. He also needed to know how much power it was going to take from his solar and wind powered domestic system. Unlike most electric owners Peter needs to charge during the day when his solar panels are active and not during the night when it would be stealing the hard-earned watts that the house batteries are holding. We went for a spin in the VW which has 35kwh batteries and a few more gizmos than the Nissan. Peter, a life-long petrol head and race car enthusiast admitted the VW was such a pleasure to drive that these days he much preferred it over his petrol-powered Audi. Once again, the ride was quiet, the car was very comfortable and pretty fast, especially on acceleration.

Although they are mostly using it for shortish trips, under 100 miles, Peter did admit they were planning to drive to the Isle of Eigg, the island off the West coast of Scotland that runs entirely on renewable energy, just to see how difficult it was to deal with Britain’s haphazard charging infrastructure.

Finally, I met up with Lucy B in order to have a spin in her BMWi3. I was pretty keen to have a go because this is a proper, blank paper, electric car design - lightweight chassis, skinny wheels, futuristic body design, much use of recyclable materials and fast! Lucy admitted she’d been sold it by a rather over-enthusiastic BMW salesman who had exaggerated the mileage and made much of the use of natural materials in the interior. That being said it was proper quick and a pleasure to drive. It also has a really excellent regenerative braking system. However, once again the range is a problem. The 150 mile range the salesman was boasting about turned out to be far from the truth. Lucy found the onboard screen and computer hard to get her head round and the normal 13amp charge point at their house was no use, so she had to spend an extra grand having a proper charging point installed. She was also horrified to discover that wacking the heater on full blast knocked up to 20 miles off her possible range and she has subsequently decided to carry a hot water bottle on long trips!

Email: info@broadsheep.com Website: www.broadsheep.com

So what is the deal with the useless national charging system? I will let Hugh explain it in words of one syllable, but I’ll try and cut out the obscene ones. “To put in concisely the current nationwide electric car charging system is a ******* nightmare”.

“If you have a Tesla, well good on you Jack, you’re alright. There are Tesla fast charging points over most of the UK. As for the rest of you, tough”.

“There is currently a real mish-mash of providers. Ecotricity, Electric Highway, Shell, BP, Tesco, Chargemaster, Ionity and there are local authority and community charge points. Now lots of these different providers have different ways of accessing their chargers. Some you subscribe and it comes directly from your bank account, some you pay monthly and have a swipe card, some you pay 30p per kilowatt at a petrol station, some you can use a credit card and some are free! Then there are the different plugs and sockets to contend with. The Nissan Leaf for example will plug into the 50kw chargers but not the 22kw chargers”.

So as you can appreciate, it’s like the bloody Wild West out there and it is desperately in need of a government body to grab it by the throat and insist on two things. 1. You can access any public charging point with any electric car. 2. You can pay at any access point with either a credit card or phone. As for Tesla, who seem to have it all under control you should only be allowed to buy one if you are a genuine V.I.P, say a member of the Royal family or a contestant on Love Island!

Cover pic: Joe Le Taxi, Wild Hare Club, 28 March - Green Dragon, Hereford.

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LAND WANTED FOR SMALL WELL-BEING PROJECT Rent / buy or rent with option to buy later or to add more land in future. Willing to consider anything.

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P/T OR OCCASIONAL WORK WANTED Cheerful, fit, educated, mature woman seeks employment. Clean driving licence, DBS checked. Anything considered from office/business support to house sitting including driving, gardening and dog walking. Phone Katy 01547 520328.

SPINET Very pretty sound, lovely case. Early Music Shop, made in Ludlow. £200 ono. alixnathan@ymail.com 01588 630068.

JAZZ PIANO TUITION A specially created course for beginners through to intermediate level students.

Also coaching for Associated Board jazz exams.

Presteigne/Knighton, but happy to travel. Simon Deeley, 07890 303681. simon.deeley@aol.com

CHAIR REPAIRS: seats rushed & recaned.

Paul Richards, 01544 209140.

Email - paulrichardsft@gmail.com GARDEN MAINTENANCE JOBS Including Small Tree removal, Hedge Cutting, Lawn Mowing, Weeding, Fence Painting, Shed Felting and Basic Garden Repairs.

Call Brian on 07722 233417.

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AVAILABLE for local work. References available. £75.00 per day.

Try me. Roy 01547 520164.

WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Tea room, Poultry, Pygmy Goats, Supplies & Housing. Tuesday Saturday 9am-4.30pm. Wynnes.co.uk 01568 797314.

BEEKEEPING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS Interested in keeping bees in 2020? Our weekend ‘Bee Ready’ course will prepare you with essential information and allow you to develop confidence before you get your own hive of bees. 2020 dates - May 2nd/3rd and June 6th/7th - now open for bookings. For further details phone 01886 884752/07813 276308 or email woodruffbank@btinternet.com.

HANCOCK & MONKS MUSIC, 6 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye. Tel: 01591 610555. Specialists in recorded and printed Classical Music for over 40 years. Huge stock of secondhand CDs, sheet music, scores and books on music. Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm. Online catalogue at www.hancockandmonksmusic.co.uk

WANTED URGENTLY VINTAGE CLOTHING for male/ female, plus accessories including jewellery, shoes, etc.

Also wanted: quality curtains, lace and textiles, even damaged. Plus designer clothing including male/female... tweeds, evening dresses etc. Also unusual items including fans etc. Please telephone: Annie 07798 632247.

Teagowns and Textiles. annies.30@hotmail.com VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS All styles, all ages, beginners to advanced. Help with composition, theory, aural training. Accompaniment also offered. Ring Tony on 01544 321925 or visit his website: http://camelmusic.co.uk for a CV and more information.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FROM ONLY 50P PER WEEK 1000 direct unique hits per month, top of the page on Google when you type in Presteigne, all administrative work done by volunteers, project is not for profit.

SUPPORT YOUR TOWN WEBSITE. Very cheap rates: 50p per week, or full page £1 per week. For more information go to www.presteigne.org.uk, email jtennanteyles@gmail.com or telephone James Tennant-Eyles on 01544 267363.

VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS given by experienced professional in Presteigne. All abilities and styles taught.

John Hymas 07969 440183.

PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Every Thursday.

Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com A STITCH IN TIME Careful repairs & creative alterations to well-loved clothes. Vintage a speciality.

Anne 01544 267997.

HAYSTACKS MUSIC, Backfold, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EQ. Tel: 07527 298199. Hay’s Headline Making Independent Music Shop - only a one minute walk from the main car park. Hay’s destination shop packed with pre-loved machine cleaned and new vinyl records, CDs, Books and more.

EXPERIENCE UKRAINE Nataliya from Herefordshire is taking small groups, (up to 8 people) to experience Ukraine and Georgia this year in a responsible way. All tours are fully inclusive and are 8 days long and will give you a chance to understand culture, meet locals, learn local cooking and other traditional crafts in a very safe and friendly enviroment. Departures are from May to September. All information about these small group tours can be found on the website www.experienceukraine.co.uk or just give Nataliya a ring on 07963 090838 and ask questions regarding any of the tours. She can also make a tailor-made tour to Ukraine or Georgia.

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FOR SALE SOPRANO SAXOPHONE. As new.

Great jazz instrument. £150. Telephone 01597 824726.

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Hear! Hear!

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ROAD Sheep readers of a certain age will doubtless remember Mr. Bun the Baker, and Mr. Stitch the Tailor. Well, you’re about to meet Mr. Groat the Mortgage Advisor, a man with a voice like trudging through gravel. Imagine the scene. Forms had been filled in, but before making his final decision he needed to interrogate me.

‘Mr. Groat, I’m not accusing you of lying. But you do know what my equity is, whereas I don’t. It’s a simple epistemological misunderstanding and if you would let me tell you a story about two vicars discussing infant baptism I’m certain all would become clear.’

Things did not start well. My fault. Nerves. I got his name wrong. ‘Thank you so much for seeing me, Mr. Grunt’ was not the best opening gambit. But I needn’t have worried - my mother’s favourite maxim was spot on: ‘things are never so bad they can’t get a bit worse’. She was right. They did.

‘There were two vicars. One asked the other if he believed in infant baptism. The second vicar replied that he didn’t need to believe in it: he’d seen it done.’

‘Now, tell me, what is your equity?’

I had been studying enough linguistic philosophy to unbalance anyone’s mental well-being, which explained my first problem: what exactly did he mean by ‘now’?

I decided, however, to put that aside for the moment and concentrate instead on solving the more immediate problem. A simple question should do the trick.

‘What IS my equity?’ I asked.

‘That’s right’, echoed The Grunt, ‘what is your equity?’

‘But what IS my equity?’ I asked again.

‘Why do you keep repeating the question? Is there something wrong with you?’ He was getting agitated.

Sufficiently agitated to imagine it would clear things up if he spelt the word - ‘your E Q U I T Y - what is it?’

‘That’s what I’m hoping you’ll tell me. What IS my equity?’

‘You mean you don’t know what your equity is? - in which case we’re both in the same boat and I’m afraid that boat is about to sink!’

Years of philosophical training came to the rescue.‘You are wrong. We’re not in the same boat. With respect, I’m sure you know full well what my equity is whereas I...’

‘Young man, if I knew what your confounded equity was do you imagine I would be sitting here asking you to tell me? Never in all my experience have I met such pig-headedness. Not to mention being accused of lying.’

‘Lord preserve us! Vicars? Infant baptism? Episto what? Ye gods!’

‘What that makes clear is that it’s not a mortgage adviser you need, it’s a psychiatrist.’

‘You see, Mr. Groat, you made an elementary epistemological mistake by failing to grasp the category of question I was asking. You failed to distinguish between my need for a definition and your need for a description. But then I guess you are not too familiar with Wittgenstein’s work on private language games?’

Let’s draw a veil over the rest of the conversation.

Suffice it to say that eventually a mortgage was arranged, with a different building society. The Grunt, apparently, took early retirement.

You’re no doubt wondering what are the chances of this having anything even remotely to do with prejudice [the subject of my November Broad Sheep article].

Well, it does touch on a couple of crucial issues, if any prejudice that divides people is to be dissolved.

Secondly [yes, I’m starting with secondly], there is the inescapable need to be speaking the same language - to understand what exactly is being said, what precisely is being asked and where the speaker is ‘coming from’.

But first, for there to be even the slightest possibility of speaking the same language, there is the underlying requirement to listen. And listening is darned hard work, and getting harder. Dying out, even. Much easier to tell someone what you think than to try to understand what they think.

Prejudice is a root cause of many of today’s most menacing and stubborn problems. Its presence is usually felt most clearly in those activities where self-interest is a key player, such as politics, religion, banking, etc. All prejudices depend on inadequate information, a lack of curiosity and an unwillingness to empathize. It follows that no progress towards dissolving a prejudice can happen without the willingness of interested parties to listen, to have the courage to listen attentively thereby taking the risk of seeing attitudes and relationships transformed. While listening on its own may well not be enough to overcome a prejudice it is at least the vital first step. A skill we urgently need to rediscover.

It’s the difference between a necessary and a sufficient condition.

Isn’t that right, Mr. Groat?

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Philosopher-in-Residence

Letter Dear Editor “Rape of the Fair Country” Having almost managed to untangle the confused, and clearly misunderstood picture of Wales portrayed by Pete Smith in his letter to your last edition, it might be helpful to clarify some of his misconceptions.

The same Welsh communities which were exploited to fuel the industrial Midlands are now expected to sacrifice rural Wales for the growth of the same capitalist-industrialist machine. One form of grime and mire is merely being replaced by another - venture capitalism.

To quote another Pete, “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”. Once again we are being asked to blandly accept the disputable claim that economic growth requires increased energy generation. Hardly ever do we hear the call to seriously reduce our energy consumption and wastage.

Please don’t fall for old greenwash without thoroughly checking facts first. As long as schemes like Hendy Windfarm are funded by venture capitalism, and the few benefit financially, they can never be accepted as community projects. Remember what happened with the export of Welsh water. Many of us are still working for the Pharaohs.

Agreed, we certainly need to reconsider our management of the land for the benefit of all, but this requires a better understanding of the current land use than “clear felled upland for industrial wool production”. This isn’t the Amazon we’re talking about, and wool production ceased to be profitable decades ago.

As Hendy windfarm was mentioned, it is important to understand exactly what has/has not happened “for whatever reason”, and the reasons are important.

It was refused planning consent by Powys CC and recommended for refusal by an expert Planning Inspector at appeal. The decision was overturned by a minister who admitted that the details were left to advisors, no doubt recruited from the wind industry. The site was never identified as a potential wind site in the AECOM survey in 2018. The erection of the first turbine was rushed, and powered up by diesel generators to qualify for a massive furure payment from the taxpayer, ignoring many planning conditions and using an illegal entrance onto common land which should have been protected. The developers are not members of the industry body Renewable UK and the financial backers were simultaneously brokering a deal with a major Nuclear Energy developer. Under current guidelines the project cannot be classed as sustainable because it interferes with the migration of birds, possibly the biggest starling roost in the UK. How Green is all that?

For the record, rather than engaging in “opposition to the future”, groups like CPRW are actually doing the job that Planning Departments and Natural Resources Wales should be doing to limit the damage caused by poorly regulated development in rural Wales.

Nigel Dodman

art POWYS Celf O Gwmpas, Centre Celf, Tremont Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB 01597 822777 Until 9 April ‘The Long and Winding Road’. AMANDA WELLS. Open Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm.

Ardent Gallery, 46 High Street, Brecon 01874 623333 March GIGI JONES. 5 March Gigi Jones will be showing a selection of her artworks and give a short talk with Q & A, 7-8.30pm.

14 March Artist Residency: Gigi Jones, will spend a few hours painting.

11.30am-3pm.

5 - 27 March In collaboration with Brecon Women’s Festival, Ardent Gallery will be showcasing a variety of work by women artists. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 01544 262864 or 01544 370637 21 March 4th Annual Grand Spring Sale. Clothes, vintage, collectables and jumble. Tea/coffee and cakes.

10am-2pm. £1 entry, fundraising for Shelter and Help Refugees.

The Table, 43 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye 01497 822802 www.thetablehay.com 21 March - 11 April PETER STILWELL - new drawings. Open Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Near Newtown 01686 688369 29 March - 24 May ‘A Retrospective’.

ANGELA THORPE - limited edition lithographs. OWEN THORPE ceramics.

29 March - 24 May FIESTY FELTERS - spring exhibition. Open Thurs-Sun, 11am-4pm.

Minerva Arts Centre, Hight Street, Llanidloes 01686 413467 28 March World Textile Day. Exhibition of stitched, embroidered and woven textiles and artefacts from around the world. Plus Fair Trade market, talk, demonstration, presentation and discussion. www.worldtextileday.co.uk 4 - 19 April ‘20:20 Vision’. WELSH HERITAGE QUILTERS. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 10.30am-3.30pm.

The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BN 01497 820556 March Work by the Hay Makers.

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

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Art by Osian (Celf gan Osian), 3 Short Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6AD 07484 763507 www.osiangwent.com Open all year ‘Art by Osian’.

OSIAN GWENT. A working studio and gallery of contemporary, modern and expressive art by Welsh artist.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7LB 07736 062849 www.foundgallery.co.uk Until 22 March ‘Five Women at Found’.

BRONTË WOODRUFF - abstract art.

ANTIE HUGHES - textiles. ELAINE BOLT - ceramics. SUE ROBERTS sculpture. MURIEL GALLAN photographs. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Courtyard Antiques, London House, High St, Presteigne, LD8 2BA 07974 356128 outside normal hours.

March Antique pottery, country furniture and art. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Museum of Modern Art, Tabernacle, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ 01654 703355 info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk Until 2 March ‘80’. JOHN ROGERS various media.

7 March - 9 May ‘Being There’.

DAVID WOODFORD R.C.A. 7 March - 9 May ‘From Dawn to Dusk’.

CHRISTOPHER MIKE - land and seascapes.

14 March - 6 June ‘Migration and British Art’. Refuge and Renewal.

14 March - 6 June ‘Welsh Emergency Blanket’. DANIEL TRIVEDY. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Court Cupboard Gallery, New Court Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, Abergavenny NP7 8AU 01873 852011 Until 13 March JANE BEVAN - foraged sculpture. SALLY MILLS - installation on endangered species.

From 14 March ‘A Moment in Wire’.

SUSAN BAIN - wire sculptures.

VANESSA RHEAD - local paintings and buildings.

21 March Exhibition launch with wine and nibbles during opening hours, (very informal). 10.30am-4pm.

Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown 01686 625041 March GARETH GRIFFITH. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Erwood Station Gallery, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, LD2 3SJ 01982 560674 March A constantly changing mix of materials and styles occupying over 2000 square feet. Complimented by paintings and sculpture, plus seasonal exhibitions. Open 10.30am-4.30pm.

Knighton Fine Art, 2 Broad Street, Knighton 01547 528052 www.knightonfineart.co.uk knightonfineart@btinternet.com March C20th Art by JOHN BRATBY, JOHN BRUNSDEN, ROY DURRANT, CLIFFORD FISHWICK, SIMON PALMER, JOHN PIPER, LUKE PIPER, MARY POTTER, ROBERT TAVERNER and FELIKS TOPOLSKI plus many local artists and craftspeople. Over 450 different greeting cards in stock. Open Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Lion Street Gallery, 6 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA 01497 822900 March Showcasing some of the very best artists from Wales and the Borders. Open 10.30am-5pm daily except Tues, Sun 11.30am-4pm.

The Workhouse Studio, Presteigne Industrial Estate 01544 267864 March Rare antique carpets and kilims.

Plus locally made pottery, art materials, textiles, haberdashery, jewellery, cards and gifts. Cafe. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Sidney Nolan Trust, The Rodd, Presteigne LD8 2LL 01544 260149 From 4 April ‘Stone Moon’. A new collaboration between UK poet FIONA SAMSON and printmaker ALISON GRANT. From 4 April ‘Quantel Paintbox’.

Inaugural Nolan exhibition of 2020.

Examples of works by SIR SIDNEY NOLAN created using the Paintbox.

Open Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays 12pm-4pm.

Closed Mon/Tues. Adults £6, gift aid £6.60, concessions £5, £5.50 gift aid, F/T students £5, under 16s free.

Andrew Lamont Gallery, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Canal Wharf, Brecon 01874 611622 9 March - 30 April CAMERON MORGAN - ceramics and paintings.

Open theatre times.

Cheese & Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye 07866 843538 Every Fri & Sat Flea & Vintage Market.

Vintage clothing, bric a brac, antiques and jewellery. Open 9am-5pm.

David Cope, Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome Michelle James, Apple Store Gallery, Hereford

Sarah Billingham, The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow

Derek Evans, Herefordshire Life Through a Lens Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford College of Arts, The Courtyard, Herefordshire Archive & Records Centre, Libraries: Ledbury, Ross on Wye, Kington & Leominster

Tower House Gallery, 29 High St, Knighton LD7 1AT 01547 529530 March ‘Spring at Last? Hares and Flowers’. Paintings, ceramics, bronzes, wood and loads of cards ready for Easter. Open Wed-Sat 10am-4.30pm.

The Art Shop, Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 01873 852690 Until 11 April ‘The Printmakers’.

Diverse print techniques on show by a selection of gallery artists.

Open Tues-Sat 9.15am-5pm.

HEREFORDSHIRE The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EA 01584 810085 www.georginafranklin.co.uk March GEORGINA FRANKLIN jewellery. Individual contemporary design. Commissions undertaken.

Made in the Marches Gallery, 12 Church St, Kington, HR5 3AZ 07544 368547 www.madeinthemarches.com 3 - 5 April ‘Yn Dod i’r Olwg’. Gallery re-opening event. Emerging and established artists and makers from the Anglo-Welsh borderland.

Open Tues–Sat, 10am-5pm.

Artistree, Above the Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury www.artistreegallery.org From 18 March ARTISTREE, co-operative of local artists, paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass, textile and encaustic work. Wed-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, WR13 5NW 01886 880240 www.blue-ginger.com 28 March - 7 May ‘Jungle’. A selling exhibition of new work. TAMSIN ABBOTT, JULIA MANNING, HANNAH WILLOW, CLARE DE LA TORRE, NIGEL LAMBERT, JO VERITY, CLAUDIA PETLEY & PAUL SHEPHERD, ELEANOR BARTLEMAN, ELLY MENTAL, KATHLEEN MURPHY, RACHEL LARKINS, JO DEWAR, HENRIETTA CORBETT, SARAH BROOKER, PRATIMA KRAMER, MICHAELA McMILLAN, KAT CHRISTOU, CAREY MOON, JEANNE JACKSON. Open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, Hereford Cathedral 01432 374210 Until 27 Jun ‘Saints in the Making’ exhibition. Through books, documents and objects from the cathedral’s historic collections.

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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The Chapel, 2 Forbury Chase, Sherford St, Bromyard HR7 4DL 07817 588981 www.thechapelbromyard.com 20 - 22 March ROBERT TAVENER (1920-2004) - A renowned artist whose work is held in more than 25 national collections. Framed and unframed original works. Open 11am-5pm with pop-up cafe.

The Bull Statue, High Town, Hereford Until 15 March ‘Actuality’. EMMA POSEY - virtual film installation, a hidden augmented reality experience to your phone. Download the free app from App Store or Google Play invisiblearts.org/actuality. Rural Media/ Borderlines Film Festival.

The Basement, 18 Gloucester Rd, Ross-onWye HR9 5BU email gabydevitt@live.com March Beautiful handwoven lampshades, fabrics, pottery, willow baskets and glass. Also a range of eclectic lighting. Open Wed-Sat 9.30am-4pm.

Libraries: Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Kington & Leominster www.herefordshirelifethroughalens. org.uk 25 March - 6 April ‘The Photos’.

Exhibition of photographs from the Derek Evans Studio archive, 1940s-1970s. At Ledbury & Ross Library.

9 - 18 April ‘The Photos’. (As above).

At Kington & Leominster Library.

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad St, Hereford 01432 260692 Until 21 March ‘Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: The Photos’. A multi-venue exhibition of photographs from the Derek Evans Studio archive 1940s-1970s. Original prints and films screenings.

4 April - 20 June ‘Ice Age Herefordshire’. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm.

South Chapel, All Saint’s Church, Hereford 01432 370414 2 - 7 March HEREFORD LEISURE PAINTERS. Exhibition and sale.

9 - 14 March GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFT SOCIETY. 16 - 21 March Arts and Crafts sale.

23 - 28 March SIAN THOMAS stained glass.

30 March - 4 April GOLDEN VALLEY CRAFTS SOCIETY. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

Tobias James Art & Framing Gallery, St Owen St, Hereford 07760 316959 March Works by local and national artists.

Hereford Cathedral 01432 374210 Until 5 March ‘Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: Religious Life’ exhibition. DEREK EVANS studio archive - photographs. details, www. herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk Open Mon-Sat 9.15am-evensong.

Hereford College of Arts, College Road Campus, Hereford HR1 1EB 01432 273359 Until 19 March ‘Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: The Photos’. A multi-venue exhibition of photographs from the Derek Evans Studio archive 1940s-1970s. Childhood images.

3 March Artist Blacksmithing Open Day. 12 March College-level Open Evening.

20 March Foundation Open Studio.

21 March Degree-level Open Day. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

Gallery 54, 54 High St, Ross-on-Wye 01989 567917 March Usual artists exhibiting, plus new work from JOHN MAXWELL STEELE. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm.

Lion Gallery, Broad St, Leominster 01568 611898 March Sculpture, mixed media, woodblock printmaking and textile printmaking. Alongside contemporary ceramics, paintings, jewellery, prints.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Herefordshire Archive & Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2 6LA 01432 260750 Until 17 April ‘Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: The Photos’. A multi-venue exhibition of photographs from the Derek Evans Studio archive 1940s-1970s. Press cuttings and prints. Open Mon-Fri & 2nd Sat of the month 9am-5pm.

Upstairs, Market House, Ross-on-Wye 01989 769398 www.madeinross.co.uk March Mother’s Day and Easter gift exhibition. A selection of local arts and crafts at affordable prices.

Open daily 10am-4pm.

Mike Gell, Contemporary British Jewellery, 3 East Street, Hereford.

01432 278226 Jewellery, silverware and studio glass by more than 70 designers.

Open Mon - Sat,10am - 5pm.

The Courtyard, Hereford 01432 340555 Until 22 March ‘Herefordshire Life Through a Lens: The Derek Evans Exhibition’. Studio photographs from the late 1940s onwards.

7 - 19 March LIN MATTHIAS multi-media artivist. Specially created for Women’s History Month.

Open theatre times.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA 01432 263937 Until 7 March ‘Rockfield Arts: Into A New Decade’. ASG & ARTSITE 3 CREATIVES. 10 March - 18 April ‘New Futures’.

Framework Herefordshire members and friends. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Framing available.

Greenstage Gallery, Hop Pocket, Bishop’s Frome WR6 5BT 01885 490839 www.greenstagegallery.co.uk 7 - 29 March DAVID COPE, PETER KOTKA & STELLA HIDDEN - new works. Tues-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm or by appointment.

Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge 01544 388842 www.oldchapelgallery.co.uk 8 March - 30 April Spring exhibition.

Featuring a desirable line-up of paintings, original prints, jewellery, ceramics, glass and sculpture.

Throughout the year ‘Shadows on the Grass’. Unique sculptures in a variety of media. Open 11am-5pm, Creates Gallery, 15 Church St, Monmouth NP25 3BX 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com Until 2 May ‘Spring exhibition’. Fine art, ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewellery by Master Jeweller, PAUL HATTON. Open Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

Creates Gallery Coffee Shop & B&B, 7 Church St, Monmouth NP25 3BX 07535 160712 www.createsgallery.com Until 9 May ‘First Showcase’.

Fine art, ceramics, glass, sculpture, photographs, textiles and jewellery.

Open daily for breakfast and lunch.

Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

Sun 11am-4pm. Tues by appointment.

SHROPSHIRE Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms 01588 676060 Until 3 March ‘Shropshire Hills & Beyond, A Salopian’s View’. ZACH BARBER. Until 3 March CAROL BOWEN - pastel and watercolour paintings. GORDON BAILEY - photographs.

Until 21 March MATT JENNESON. KIRSTY GIBBS - local landscapes and flora. 10am-5pm.

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Bishop’s Castle Town Hall 01588 630023 7 March - 4 April VICTORIA HEATH exhibition of work.

7 March Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

4 April Flea Market, 9am-4pm.

The Artists’ Gallery, Ludlow Farm (formerly Ludlow Food Centre), Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR 07974 652866 Until end April Unique pop-up art gallery featuring PRISCILLA HANN bronze sculptures. DANIELLE FLOWERS - contemporary turned home decor and accessories utilizing native timber. MEGAN EVANS collagraph prints. JAN JAY - printed textiles and framed prints. PIP JONES - watercolours and mixed media.

SARAH BILLINGHAM - earthenware and decorated pots. KIM DAVIS wood vessels and objects. SHELLY PERKINS - wildlife digital prints.

14 & 15 March ‘Spring Weekend’.

Showcasing 20 other artists held in the warehouse behind the gallery.

10 - 13 April ‘Easter Event’.

Open daily 10am-5pm.

Facebook - The Artists’ Gallery.

Art & Craft Workshops

Ogilvie Vaile Conservation, Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan SY7 0JU 07780 616067 www.ogilvievaile.com Specialising in the conservation and restoration of fine art.

GINN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Discover your creative potential at my workshops covering, Art, Textiles and Sewing Techniques, catering for the experienced and inexperienced. Flexible dates to suit you. 01432 760961.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, The Music Hall, Market Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LG 01743 258881 Until 31 May ‘Evolving Shropshire’ The story of the collections, evolution and discoveries. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Ragleth Gallery, 1 Sandford Place, Church Stretton SY6 6DY 01694 723225 March A contemporary gallery full of original art. Sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, prints, photographs, automata and more.

Twenty Twenty Gallery, 4 Quality Square, Ludlow 01584 875363 7 March - 4 April ‘Landscape Real and Imagined’. ELERI MILLS, solo show.

Also exhibiting - HALIMA CASSELL, JO SWEETING - sculpture. DENNIS FARRELL, GAIL ALTSCHULER ceramics. LOCO STUDIO GLASS glass. Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm.

FBC Manby Bowdler Gallery, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 01743 281281 Until 28 March ‘MOKUM A’. ED CATLEY - fine art printmaking.

Mon-Sat from 10am.

Smithy Studio, Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH 07811 042478 March Rustic homewares, fine art and craft. Local makers. Turned wood, slipware, Lavender products, textiles, cards and gifts. Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm.

Single, dated listings are free.

Ongoing workshops, £40 per year.

ALEX ALLPRESS POTTERY SCHOOL - POTTERY WORKSHOPS Newbridge on Wye, Mid Wales.

Courses/workshop throughout the year. Throwing, Hand building, glazing, kiln firing and much more.

Clay and equipment and your own wheel included. For more details 01982 552854 / alexallpressceramics@gmail.com / alexallpress.co.uk QUILTING WORKSHOPS Available at Hay on Wye, Hereford + Ledbury. All levels taught. Beginners welcome. Small groups. Expert tuition. Jacqueline on 01981 501043.

Bee-spokequilts@hotmail.com

STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS First week of the month in Llangarron HR9 6PH. Glenn Morris, sculptor, leads an informal, friendly group.

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Full tuition, safety equipment and tools provided. Stone available if required. Copious refreshments guaranteed. 01989 770776.

Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO Creative workshops including lino printing, glass fusing, jewellery making, fabric printing, traditional glass painting, stained glass. The Art House Studio, Weobley, 07467 941208, www.thearthousestudio.co.uk CREATIVE BREAKS Learn a new skill and explore your creativity with experienced tutors, all based in beautiful countryside with outstanding views and local produce.

We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year:- Basketmaking, Enamelled Jewellery, Felt-making, Glass Fusing, Hand Block Printing, Hedgerow Medicine, Mosaics, Painting, Pastels, Photography, Plant Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving, Rag Rug Making, Sewing, Stained Glass, Stonecarving, Woodblock printing, Drawing, Quilting and Upholstery.

For full details visit www.creativebreaks.co.uk Make it yourself - take it home treasure it – or give it with pride!

Saturday 28 March 2020

10am-4.30pm

FREE entry

WORLD TEXTILE DAY Wales

Minerva Arts Centre, High St, Llanidloes, SY18 6BY

Our 2020 Theme ‘Crossing Borders’ With Guest Speaker, ANGELA THOMPSON, textile collector, autor and lecturer.

Plus TALKS, FAIR TRADE MARKET, TEXTILE WEAR & TELL, DEMONSTRATIONS and more.

Free admission to our exhibition of woven, printed and embroidered textiles.

Disabled access.

Free parking near by.

www.worldtextileday.co.uk

BASKETMAKING USING RUSH Presteigne. Courses available throughout the year covering many techniques. Small groups and all levels taught. All materials and equipment included. For more information see Rushmorebaskets. com or contact Clair at rushmorebaskets@gmail.com 07713 514902.

Sat 14 March BEGINNERS CALLIGRAPHY Monkland Village Hall, 10am-1pm, £9 per session, 01544 327657.

Sat 28 March DRESSED LETTERS Calligraphy workshop with Josie Brown. A whirlwind tour of contemporary letters. Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £21, £18 members, 01544 327657.

Marches Scribes.

Wed 8 April EASTER GARLAND WORKSHOP With Debbie Coplans. Castle House, Castle St, Hereford, 10.30am-3pm, £55 including lunch, 01432 356321.

Wed 11, Thurs 12, March & Wed 22 & Thurs 23 April LLANGARRON STONE CARVERS Small informal group led by Glenn Morris, meet monthly. New members welcome. Details Frances@artsinthemarches.co.uk or 01989 770776.

Sat 18 April BETWEEN THE LINES Calligraphy workshop. Tutor, Val Yost. Modified capitals using coloured pencils. Monkland Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £21, £18 members, 01544 327657. Marches Scribes.

March & April MADE IN ROSS WORKSHOPS Every Thurs eves - Learn to Knit with Chris. 7 March - Make a Recycled Bug with Annabel.

8 March & 5 April - Beginners Jewellery, make a silver ring with Jackie. 14 March - Introduction to Fusing Glass with Carys. 28 March - Stained Glass with Carys. 11 April - Make a recycled tin can dragonfly.

Upstairs in the Market House, Ross-on-Wye, 01981 769398, www.madeinross.co.uk March DE KOFFIE POT WORKSHOPS Every 3rd Thurs - Drawing Club, 7.30pm, all ages welcome, 7.30pm, free. De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753.

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March THE HIVE, BELMONT WORKSHOPS 6, 13, 20 7 27 March & 3 April - Buzzy Beats! Creative, music with Mary Keith for under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.

March TRUMPET CORNER WORKSHOPS Mons - Knit, Stitch & Natter Group, 1-4pm, £2. Weds - Knit and Craft Group, 10am-1pm, £2.

Weds - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £125 for block of 5 classes. Sat monthly - General silver classes, 10am-12.30pm, £40.

Trumpet Corner Tea Room & Gallery, near Ledbury, 01531 670082.

March MID WALES ARTS CENTRE Pottery sessions. Every week - 1-1 pottery tutorials on throwing. Wed Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club for all ages and abilities, 7-9pm. Thurs Adult Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, all abilities, 2-4pm. Thurs Children’s Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Club, all abilities, 5-6.30pm.

First Sat - Family session, 2-4pm.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, 07970 671819.

March EASTNOR POTTERY INTO THE POTTERS WHEEL for families, couples and individuals during March. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Please book. Projects start at £30 inclusive of firing & glazing. Fabulous creative indoor activity. POTTERS WHEEL COURSE 7 & 8, 14, 20 and 28 March. Spend the day or weekend creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £150 day £280 weekend. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch.

Please book. CLAY MODELLING Spring flavoured Family Pottery Fun at Eastnor Pottery. 3 - 31 March. Tuesday - Saturday sessions start at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Places cost £20 per person. Booking essential. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session.

March THE GLOBE, WORKSHOPS 5, 12, 19, 26 March - Art with Marianne, 10am, £12, suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to gain confidence or hone their skills.

19 March - Globemakers - an informal craft group, 7.30pm, further details corin@lordburgess.co.uk Every Wednesday - Little Willows, friendly outdoor children’s playgroup, 9.30am11am, £1.50 per child. Every Sunday - Lego Club, 11am, free. Every Tuesday - Chess Club, 4.15pm, free, contact Drew on 07714 767779. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.

March ASSEMBLY ROOMS WORKSHOPS Twice monthly, Tues, Oscars, 7.30pm, Ludlow Photographic Club, 01584 879180. First Thurs, Studio, 7.30pm, Ludlow Arts Society, talks and demonstrations, 01584 831458.

Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.

March LOUDWATER STUDIO WORKSHOPS 2nd and 4th Fridays - Sewing for Pleasure, 10.30am-1.30pm, £15.

Group Activities for Disabled Adults: 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month Tuesday Creative, 10.30am-12.30pm, £10. 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month - Craft ‘n’ Sew, 1.30pm-3.30pm, £10.

Loudwater Studio, Bromfield Rd, Ludlow, 01584 877272. www.loudwaterstudio.org.uk March COURTYARD WORKSHOPS Sat 7, 14, 21 & 28 March - Family Saturday, activities range from interactive workshops, films and live shows with all free pre-activitiy.

Booking advisable, 10.30am.

Thurs - Life Drawing, 10am-1pm, £7.50.

Tues - Playing Together, bringing older people and pre-school age together, 10.30am-12pm, £2 per participant, parents and carers free. Dementia friendly.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

March BLEDDFA WORKSHOPS Tues 3 & 17 & 31 March - Bleddfa Sewing Group. Informal and friendly, 10.30am, 01547 550377.

Eastnor Pottery

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April - November BASKETMAKING COURSES With Jenny Pearce. Weekend Willow Basketmaking Courses on 4/5 April, 30/31 May, 4/5 July, 10/11 October, 21/22 November. Vicarage Cottage, Canon Frome, near Ledbury, HR8 2TG, 01531 670574. www.jennypearce. co.uk March CUP CERAMICS WORKSHOPS 7 March - Taster course, 10am-12.30pm, £40 includes three pots glazed and fired. 29 March - One Day Course, 10am-4pm, £95 includes four pots glazed and fired.

6 - 10 April - One week Intensive Course, £250. Thurs, day and eves - Throwing on the wheel development sessions, £25 for 2 hour session. 4 week Throwing Course + One months 4 hour per week membership £150.

Cup Ceramics, Unit 10 Foley Trading Estate, Hereford, HR1 2SF, 07855 868771.

Sat 28 March INTRODUCTION TO BASKETRY WORKSHOP Participants will learn various weaves and leave with their own basket. Wigmore, 9am-5pm, £65. Details and bookings, 0790 4454227, www.weavefutures.com Sat 4 April UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP

Making traditional wax-resist’ Easter Eggs or “Pysanky’ is an old Ukrainian tradition. The two hour workshop is an introduction fo the Pysanky tradition and method by artist Helena Orlowski and Nataliya Cummings. The Workshouse Gallery, Presteigne, 10am-12pm, £30 includes materials and a cup of aromatic herbal tea. The cafe menu will also have a Ukrainian treat if you choose to stay for lunch. www.experienceukraine.co.uk/shop or for cash from the Workhouse.

Sat 11 April WILLOW PLANT SUPPORT WORKSHOP Create a durable plant support obelisk, perfect for climbing veg or ornamentals. Wigmore, 9.30am11.30am, £15. Details and bookings, 0790 4454227, www.weavefutures.com Wednesdays INFORMAL ART GROUP All welcome, help given if required. The Old School Community Hub, New Radnor, 2-4pm, 01544 350242.

www.tents4elements.co.uk

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GEORGINA FRANKLIN Jewellery Individual Contemporary Design Commissions undertaken

Please see website for studio opening times.

www.georginafranklin.co.uk

The Forum, 18 Market Square, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8EA

Phone 01584 810085

Specialising in the conservationrestoration of works of art on paper and oil paintings.

Unit 9, Lower Buckton Barns, between Leintwardine and Brampton Bryan, SY7 0JU.

Please call or email Louise Vaile for appointments and further information.

T: 07780 616067 E: info@ogilvievaile.com W: ogilvievaile.com

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE, NATURALLY SEASONED HARD WOOD LOGS TOM MILLER - TEL: 07795 385 451

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cinema THE GENTLEMEN (18) Writer/director Guy Ritchie’s canon has been decidedly patchy of late, with clunkers like ROCK ’N’ ROLLA and his MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. re-boot only somewhat redeemed by his two SHERLOCK HOLMES capers.

However THE GENTLEMEN is a glorious return to LOCK, STOCK form with Hugh Grant as Fletcher, a muck-raking tabloid hack using his criminal underworld nous to put one over on Matthew McConaughey’s Pearson, a sophisticated but violent gangster trying to retire from his hash-dealing empire. Grant delivers perhaps his greatest against-type performance since his Jeremy Thorpe impersonation in the t.v. docu-drama or his principled young doctor in 1996’s EXTREME MEASURES, and a stellar cast including Michelle Dockery as McConaughey’s ice-cool wife, Charlie Hunnan as his jaded lieutenant, Colin Farrell as a bent boxing coach and Eddie Marsan as the tabloid editor who must reluctantly deal with Fletcher.

The language is hugely profane, the jump cuts a tad unnerving but this is Ritchie at his hugely entertaining best.

All reviews by Mark Williams

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY SUNDAY 15 MARCH Each year the Borderlines Film Festival, the largest rural film festival in the UK, centred on The Courtyard, Hereford, but also spread across numerous venues in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys, brings a vast selection of new and old films. Details www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org

BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP 8 March HOPE GAP (12A) preview 11 March FIRE WILL COME (12A) preview 15 March BLACKBIRD (15) preview Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye. 01497 822010

BRECON FILM SOCIETY 2 March WOMAN AT WAR (12A) 6 April CANARIES (15) Doors open 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Brecon Coliseum Cinema, Wheat St, Brecon. Membership enquiries 01874 623166

CONQUEST, BROMYARD ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HFD 14 March BLACK NARCISSUS (U) Supper and bar 6pm, film 7.30pm.

All Saints Church, Hereford, 01432 340555

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW 7 March THE SOUVENIR (15) 10 March MORDERN TIMES (U) 13 March HONEYLAND (12A) 14 March BAIT (15) 27 & 28 March JUDY (12A) Details Assembly Rooms, Ludlow 01584 878141

BISHOP’S CASTLE FILM SOC

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4 March MADEMOISELLE CHAMBON The Three Tuns, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £40 members, £5 guests, 01588 680445

1 March HONEYLAND (12A) 6 March 2040 (PG) 8 March PHOTOGRAPH (15) 10 March THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (12A) 20 March THE GOOD LIAR (15) Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Rd, Bromyard. Details 01885 488575

COURTYARD, HEREFORD 1 & 2 March SO LONG, MY SON (12A) 1 March AQUARELA (12A) 1 - 3 March THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG) 1 - 3 March PARASITE (15) 1 - 5 March LITTLE WOMEN (U) 1 March SAINT MAUD (15) preview

1 - 5 March JOJO RABBIT (12A) 1 & 2 March AND THEN WE DANCED (15) preview 2 & 4 March ONE CHILD NATION (15) 2 & 3 March EMA (18) preview 3 & 5 March BOMBSHELL (15) 3 & 4 March PROXIMA (12A) preview 3 March RUN (15) preview 4 & 5 March A HIDDEN LIFE (12A) 4 & 5 March SYSTEM CRASHER (15) 4 March FUTURE FILMMAKERS 4 March FIRE WILL COME (12A) preview 5 March AMADEUS (PG) Director’s Cut 5 March THE GOLEM (PG) silent, plus live musical accompaniment 6 & 7 March LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (15) 6 & 7 March TALKING ABOUT TREES (PG) 6 - 10 & 12 March EMMA (15) 6 March THE FIREMEN’S BALL (PG) 6 & 7 March WEATHERING WITH YOU (PG) 6 - 10 March PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (15) 6 March BACURAU (18) preview 6 & 7, 9 & 10 March THE LIGHTHOUSE (15) 7 & 8 March FOR SAMA (18) 7 March FROZEN 2 (U) Singalong 7 March IT MUST BE HEAVEN (12A) preview 8 March GIRLHOOD (15) 8 March RADIOACTIVE (12A) preview + satellite Q&A 8 & 9 March THE PERFECT CANDIDATE (12A) preview 8, 9 & 12 March MR JONES (15) 8 March THE JUDGE (12A) 9 & 10 March PAPICHA (15) preview 9 - 12 March A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (PG) 9 & 12 March THE WHISTLERS (15) preview 11 & 12 March THE COUNTY (15) preview 12 March FILMFARSI (15) preview 12 & 15 March THE GOLD-LADEN SHEEP & THE SACRED MOUNTAIN (12A) 13 & 15 March TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM (12A) 13 March THE ELEPHANT MAN (PG) 13 March GRT On film 13 & 14 March ROCKS (12A) preview 13 - 15 March GREED (15) 13, 15 March THE DEATHLESS WOMAN (15) preview 13 - 19 March MILITARY WIVES (12) 14 March SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG) 14 & 15 March BALLOON (12A) preview

15 March ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST (PG) 15 March TRUTH (PG) preview 16 & 19 March KNIVES OUT (12A) 20 & 25 March EMMA (ctbc) 20 - 24 March LITTLE WOMEN (U) 27 & 30 March JUST MERCY (12A) 27 - 31 March ORDINARY LOVE (12A) 29 March OUTSIDE THE CITY (PG) Post screening Q&A with director, Nick Hamer 30 March THE TWO POPES (12A) The Courtyard Theatre, Edgar St, Hereford 01432 340555

1 March BAIT (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 2 March BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 2 March DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Church Stretton School 01694 724330 2 March FIRST MAN (12A) Welshpool Assembly Room 01938 552043 2 March MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE (PG) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 2 March CUTTING EDGE Experimental Animation. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 2 March HIDDEN TREASURES (U) Live cinema gig. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 01743 234970 3 March HONEYLAND (12A) Garway Hall 01600 750465 3 March THE FAREWELL (PG) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 3 March JUDY (12A) Lydbury North VH 01588 680302 4 March JUDY (12A) Cardington VH 01694 771295 4 March CASABLANCA (U) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 4 March HITSVILLE - THE MAKING OF MOTOWN (12A) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 4 March FIVE SEASONS - THE GARDENS OF PIET OUDOLF (U) Escleyside Hall 01981 510116 5 March THE SOUVENIR (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 5 March ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG)

Lauded for its colour-blind casting and impudent take on Charles Dicken’s semi-autobiographical masterwork, Armando Ianucci’s follow-up to the hilarious DEATH OF STALIN sees the director moving away from the biting satire of THE THICK OF IT and VEEP and into rather more whimsical story-telling. The ever appealing Dev Patel plays the eponymous hero as a young man, with Jairaj Varsani as his rather darling younger self, and although Ianucci messes with the novel’s chronology it stays on the narrative rails and is thoroughly engaging. In this latter regard the deployment of Tidla Swinton as imperiously barking mad Betsy Trottwood, Hugh Laurie as her equally batty lodger, Peter Capaldi as a self-denying Mr Macawber and Paul Whitehouse as kind-hearted Mr Pegotty are huge assets, with only Ben Wishaw as the initially obsequious Uriah Heap slightly failed to convince.

6 March THE LION KING (2019) (PG) Fownhope New Memorial Hall 01432 860065 6 March FROM TIME TO TIME (PG) Cound Guildhall 01743 761451 6 March BAIT (15) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 6 March PAIN & GLORY (15) Escleyside Hall 01981 510116 6 March ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 6 March OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 6 March FROZEN 2 (U) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 6 March ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall 01981 240416 7 March PAIN & GLORY (15) Brilley VH 01544 327227 7 March SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 7 March HITSVILLE - THE MAKING OF MOTOWN (12A) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 7 March FISHERMANS FRIENDS (12A) Ballingham Old School Hall 07967 017759 7 March PAIN & GLORY (15) Bettws-y-Crwyn Parish Hall 01588 640233 7 March JOKER (15) The Loft, West St, Hereford 07875 699739

8 March THE SOUVENIR (15) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 8 March SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 8 March HONEYLAND (12A) Pembridge Film Nights 01544 387571 9 March DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 10 March RED JOAN (12A) Ashford Carbonell VH 01584 831574 10 March DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 10 March THE FAREWELL (PG) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 11 March DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Hope Bowdler VH 01694 723648 11 March THE FAREWELL (PG) Leintwardine Community Centre 07572 442903 11 March MRS LOWRY & SON (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 11 March OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Ryton VH 01743 718237 12 March MOLIERE (12A) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 12 March HITSVILLE - THE MAKING OF MOTOWN (12A) Much Birch Community Hall 01981 540097 13 March THE WIFE (15) Bodenham Parish Hall 01568 797932 13 March PAIN & GLORY (15) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602

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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) Like Guy Ritche’s THE GENTLEMEN, Quentin Tarantino’s ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD marks a huge return to form, and indeed both films share a penchant for sly tension, intoxicating production design and quick-fire editing. However Tarantino paints against a bigger landscape in this case the gilded 1969 Los Angeles with Leonardo DiCaprio as fading TV action hero, Rick Dalton, and Brad Pitt, deserving his Oscar as Dalton’s stunt-man and probably only real friend, Cliff Booth. Morally if ambiguously supported by Booth, Dalton is trying to get ahead in movies, not helped

by Al Pacino’s hilariously smarmy theatrical agent or Kurt Russell’s antsy stunt co-ordinator, and the script and performances are dripping with wry humour and, as you might expect, copious filmic references. But the gradual segue into the Manson family story – Dalton’s neighbour is Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie, reliably sensational) – augurs a jaw-dropping ending alone worth the ticket price.

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13 March JUDY (12A) Clungunford Parish Hall 01588 660159 13 March PHOTOGRAPH (15) Bedstone & Hopton Castle VH 01547 530282 13 March THE FAREWELL (PG) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 13 March OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Colwall VH 01684 540926 13 March WONDER (PG) Stoke Prior VH 07850 030821 14 March ANIMALS (15) Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington 01432 890720 14 March JUDY (12A) Aston on Clun VH 01588 660545 14 March 2040 (PG) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 616460 14 March BAIT (15) St Mary’s Church Hall, Ross on Wye 01989 568705 14 March CAROUSEL: A HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS (U) Much Marcle Memorial Hall 01531 660408 14 March SUFFRAGETTE (12A) Bayston Hill Memorial Hall 01743 873940 15 March CAROUSEL: A HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS (U) Pembridge Film Nights 01544 387571 15 March THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (PG) Cawley Hall, Eye 01568 615836 16 March THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (12A) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

17 March TOP HAT (U) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 17 March JUDY (12A) Acton Scott VH 01694 781260 18 March OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Myddle VH 01939 290907 19 March SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle 01588 630321 19 March OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Gorsley VH 01989 720358 19 March GREEN BOOK (12A) Norbury VH 01588 650607 20 March JUDY (12A) Lindridge Parish Hall 01584 881615 20 March THE GOOD LIAR (15) Conquest Theatre, Bromyard 01885 488575 20 March THE FAREWELL (PG) Bosbury Parish Hall 01531 640415 20 March DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Little Dewchurch VH 01432 840333 21 March WILD ROSE (15) Yarpole Parish Hall 01568 780279 21 March GREEN BOOK (12A) Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall 01299 271129 21 March THE GOOD LIAR (15) Bicton VH 01743 850495 21 March FROZEN 2 (U) Dolau Community Hall 07904 883038 23 March AMERICAN WOMAN (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911 23 March SAVING MR BANKS (PG) All Stretton VH 07812 583113

24 March SING STREET (12A) Loppington VH 01939 809236 25 March JOKER (15) Market Theatre, Ledbury 07967 517125 25 March ROCKETMAN (15) Lea VH 01989 750679 26 March SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) Almeley VH 07557 659291 26 March BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12A) Goodrich VH 01600 890609 27 March DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) Marton VH 01938 580116 27 March YESTERDAY (12A) Longden VH 07539 545846 27 March JUDY (12A) Little Wenlock VH 01952 505888 27 March ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) Knighton Community Centre 01547 520602 27 March THE KEEPER (15) All Stretton VH 07812 583113 28 March JUDY (12A) Upton upon Severn Memorial Hall 01684 592273 28 March A ROYAL NIGHT OUT (12A) Withington Parish Room 01743 709236 28 March OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) Chapel Lawn VH 01547 530258 30 March THE GOOD LIAR (15) The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock 01952 728911

GLOBE, HAY-ON-WYE 20 March NOSFERATU 1922 cult classic with The Harcourt Players performing their own, contemporary score for this silent movie.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, film starts 8pm, £6 in advance, £8 on the door, 01497 821762

THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 18 March RED JOAN Light lunch at, £6, booking essential, film at 12pm & 1.30pm. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 01686 614555.

THE HIVE, BELMONT 2 March MY LIFE AS COURGETTE (PG) 2 March CUTTING EDGE Experimental animation 2 March HIDDEN TREASURES Live cinema gig 11 March THE DIVINE ORDER (12) 20 March EVERYBODY KNOWS (15) 25 March THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP (15) 31 March AMY (15) 3 April HAPPY AS LAZARRO (15) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

KINOKULTURE, OSWESTRY 2 March BLACKBIRD (15) 3 March THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG)

4 & 5 March PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (15) 5 March SO LONG, MY SON (12A) 6 & 7 March THE LIGHTHOUSE (15) 9 & 12 March BALLOON (12A) preview 11 March WAVES (15) 12 March THE COUNTY (15) preview 13 & 14 March PARASITE (15) 19 March RUNNING TO THE SKY 20, 21 & 23 March BOMBSHELL 24 March SYSTEM CRASHER 26 March AFTER LIFE 27, 28 & 30 March EMMA Kinokulture, 9 Arthur St, Oswestry SY11 1JN 01691 238167

LINGEN FLIX 13 March MRS LOWRY AND SON (PG) Lingen Village Hall, £5, 01544 267736 www.lingen.org.uk

THE LOFT, HEREFORD 1 March THE BLACK CAULDRON (U) 1 March SHAUN THE SHEEP: FARMAGEDDON (U) 1 March TWIN TOWN (18) 4 March THE SNAPPER (15) 5 March CITY OF GOD (18) 6 March THE BIG LEBOWSKI (18) 7 March JOKER + THE DARK KNIGHT (15) & (12) Joker Double Bill 11 March TRAINSPOTTING (18) 12 March COMIC BOOK MOVIE NIGHT (15) 13 March INGRID GOES WEST (15) 14, 18, 21 & 22 March FROZEN II (U) 14 March TRANSFORMERS (12A) 14 March HOLES + THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (PG) & (12A) Shia LaBeouf Double Bill 18 March T2: TRAINSPOTTING 2 (18) 19 March HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (12A) 21 March INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (18) 22 March MAMMA MIA SINGALONG (PG) 25 March BIGGER BOAT FILM QUIZ 27 March WALK THE LINE (12A) 28 March THE NEVERENDING STORY (U) 29 March BAMBI (U) 29 March LABYRINTH (U) The Loft, 18a West St, Hereford HR4 0BX 07875 699739 www.loftcinema.co.uk

MALVERN THEATRES Until 5 March EMMA (15) Until 4 March THE LIGHTHOUSE (15) 1 - 3 March A HIDDEN LIFE (12A) 2 & 4 March AQUARELA (12A) 2 & 4 March MIDNIGHT TRAVELLER (15) 2 March SYSTEM CRASHER (15) preview

3 - 5 March HONEY BOY (15) 4 March AND THEN WE DANCED (15) preview 5 March RUN (15) preview 6, 9 & 10 March SO LONG, MY SON (15) 6 - 12 March MILITARY WIVES (12A) 6 March HOPE GAP (12A) preview 6, 8-9, 12 March WAVES (15) 6, 8, 9 & 11 March PARASITE (15) 7 & 9 March BE NATURAL (PG) 8 March A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (12A) 8 March BLACKBIRD (15) preview 10 - 11 March TALKING ABOUT TREES (PG) 10 & 11 March WEATHERING WITH YOU (PG) 10 March ROCKS (12A) preview 11 March CUNNINGHAM (12A) 12 March LA DOLCE VITA (12A) 12 March THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI (U) silent film + live musical accompaniment 13 - 15 March GREED (15) 13 & 14 March MR JONES (15) 13 March BALLOON (12A) preview 13 - 15 March DARK WATERS (12A) 13 - 15 March PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (15) 14 March THE COUNTY (15) preview Malvern Theatres, Grange Rd, Great Malvern WR14 3HB 01684 892277

MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY 1 March BAIT (15) 6 March ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) 8 March SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) 11 March MRS LOWRY & SON (PG) 13 March THE FAREWELL (PG) 25 March JOKER (15) Details Market Theatre, Market St, Ledbury 07967 517125

OLD MKT. HALL, SHREWS.

2 March CALAMITY JANE (U) Until 5 March EMMA 6 March JOKER (15) 7 March STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (12A) 7 March EASTER IN ART Shot on location in Jerusalem, USA & Europe, this film explores the different ways artists have depicted the Easter story.

8 March THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS (PG) 9 - 12 March PARASITE (15) 13 - 26 March MILITARY WIVES (12A) 22 March END OF THE CENTURY 27 March - 2 April RADIOACTIVE (12A) Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

PLAYHOUSE, LEOMINSTER 3 March THE FAREWELL 5 March ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18) 6 March OFFICIAL SECRETS 7 March HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN (12A) 14 March 2040 (PG) Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster 01568 612583

PRESTEIGNE SCREEN 6 March PHOTOGRAPH (15) 13 March HONEYLAND (12A) 27 March MONOS (15) Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start.

01544 370202, 01544 260577

REGAL CINEMA, TENBURY 2 & 5 March THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG) Regal Cinema, Teme St, Tenbury Wells 01584 811442

SAVOY, MONMOUTH 1 March DOLITTLE (PG) 1 - 5 March THE TWO POPES (12A) 1 - 5 March KNIVES OUT (12A) 10 March THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (15) 16 - 20 March THE IRISHMAN (15) Savoy Theatre, Church St, Monmouth 01600 772467

SPARC, BISHOP’S CASTLE 6 March FROZEN 2 12 March MOLIERE (12A) Bishop’s Castle Twinning Society Fundraiser 17 March TOP HAT (U) 19 March SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 01588 630321

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG 10 March BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL (12A) Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, 01874 611622.

THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWS 22 April BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

The Joker

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Der Fliegender Hollander, Met Opera

20 March DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER Met Opera. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.55pm, 01584 878141.

22 March FIDELIO Royal Opera House. Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.15pm, 01568 612583.

SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 630321.

WYESIDE, BUILTH WELLS 1 March FROZEN 2 (U) 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 March DOLITTLE (ctbc) 1 March BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) (ctbc) 1, 3 - 5 March THE KING’S MAN (ctbc) 1, 3 - 5, 7, 14, 21 March SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (ctbc) 6 - 8, 10 - 15, 17 - 19, 21, 22, 29 March, 10 - 16 April ONWARD (ctbc) 6 - 8, 10 - 12, 15 March EMMA (ctbc) 13, 14, 18, 19, 21 March UNDERWATER (ctbc) 20 - 22, 24 - 27, 29 March, 2 April MILITARY WIVES (ctbc) 20 - 22, 24 - 26 March GREED (15) 27 - 29, 31 March, 1 - 9 April PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY (ctbc) 3 - 16 April NO TIME TO DIE (ctbc) 4 - 9 April GODZILLA VS KONG (ctbc) 10 - 16 April MULAN (ctbc) 10 - 16 April RADIOACTIVE (ctbc) 10 - 16 April TROLLS WORLD TOUR (ctbc) Wyeside, Builth Wells 01982 552555

LIVE EVENTS ON SCREEN 1 March IN SEARCH OF CHOPIN Exhibition on Screen. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555.

Playhouse Cinema, Community Centre, Leominster, 7.30pm, 01568 612583. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

1 March THE CELLIST/DANCES AT A GATHERING Royal Opera House. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 2pm, 01497 822010. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 2pm, 01588 630321.

2 March IN SEARCH OF CHOPIN Exhibition on Screen. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

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4 March KINKY BOOTS Live from the Adelphi Theatre, London. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

4 March ROMEO AND JULIET Matthew Bourne. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7pm, 01952 728911.

5 March KINKY BOOTS Live from the Adelphi Theatre, London. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

5 March CYRANO DE BERGERAC National Theatre live. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

6 March AGRIPPINA Met Opera. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 5.55pm, 01584 878141.

9 March RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY Recorded at the 3Arena, Dublin.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm & 7pm, 01743 281281.

10 March CYRANO DE BERGERAC National Theatre encore performance.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, 01743 281281.

14 March DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER Met Opera. The Courtyard, Hereford, 4.55pm, 01432 340555.

17 March FIDELIO Royal Opera House. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.15pm, 01432 340555.

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 7.15pm, 01952 728911. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.15pm, 07967 517125. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.15pm, 01874 611622.

Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 822010. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.15pm, 01885 488575.

21 March DER FLIEGENDER HOLLANDER Met Opera. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 5.55pm, 01885 488575.

22 March DER FLIEGENDER HOLLANDER Met Opera. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 2.30pm, 01600 719401.

24 March JONAS KAUFMAN: MY VIENNA Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7pm, 01600 719401.

26 March SWAN LAKE Matthew Bourne. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm, 01588 630321.

29 March MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE ‘Back Together’. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 2.30pm, 01885 488575.

31 March IN SEARCH OF HAYDN Exhibition on Screen. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, 01982 552555. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442. Old Market Theatre, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

1 April SWAN LAKE Royal Opera House. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.15pm, 01600 719401.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.15pm, 01982 552555. Booth’s Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, 7.15pm, 01497 822010.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.15pm, 01584 811442.

WORKSHOPS

Sun 8 March THE ANIMATED WORLD! Digital workshop for young people aged 8-12 years with Nick Brown from MASH Cinema. Explore pixilation animation, writing, storytelling, video editing and sound effects. Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am-4pm, £14, £5 if parent or guardian unwaged or on benefits. Booking essential, www. glasburyarts.co.uk Glasbury Arts.

Wednesdays FILM MAKING CLUB The Courtyard, Hereford, Juniors 5.15pm-6.45pm. Seniors 6.45pm-8.15pm, £73 per term, 01432 340555.

First Scents of Spring Can be far First Scents of Spring on aSpring Western Wind... on abehind...

Western Wind...

www.55millstreet.com

dance Mi Flamenco

Thurs 26 & Fri 27 March BURN THE FLOOR Combining jaw-dropping choreography and groundbreaking moves. Featuring Strictly Come Dancing Champions, Kevin Clifton and Joanne Clifton. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £38-£43, VIP meet and greet £81, 01743 281281.

Fri 27 March ARRIVE DANCE PLATFORM RANSACK DANCE COMPANY brings emerging dance artists together to show new work and latest ideas in choreography. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £10/£8.50, 01873 850805.

Fri 27 March TRIPLE BILL NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES perform poetry, sport and politics across three powerful pieces of dance.

‘Time and Time and Time’, ‘Lunatic’, ‘YMA/Here’. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Discover Dance - 1pm, £6.50.

Triple Bill - 7.30pm, £16/£14, -1874 611622.

Dance Performance Tues 3 March SHREWSBURY GOTTA DANCE Shropshire schools and community dance groups unite.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £14, 01743 281281.

Sun 8 March DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES ELEGANCE DANCE SCHOOL. Tap, Contemporary Modern Jazz, ballet and Freestyle as 200+ children aged 3-18 years dance their way through the decades. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 11am & 2.30pm, £12, children £8, 01743 281281.

Sun 15 March LOST IN THE RHYTHM Star of Strictly Come Dancing Amy Dowden and British Champion Ben Jones are joined by Strictly finalist Colin Jackson. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30, VIP meet and greet £60, 01743 281281.

Sat 21 March IAN WAITE & VINCENT SIMONE - ACT TWO STRICLTY THEATRE. The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy and song! Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £35, VIP £63, 01686 614555.

Fri 27 March UNDER MY SKIN SADHANA DANCE. Three highly skilled dancers invite the audience to share an insider’s perspective on surgical procedures. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £13/£8, 07967 517125. Arts Alive.

Sat 28 March MI FLAMENCO This evocative new production combines engaging imagery, emotive flamenco dance and soul-stirring music and voice. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Dance Workshops

Single, dated listings are free. Year round entries £40.

Wed 25 March SALSA Learn this lively dance with coach Danelo Yarnold. No experience or partner needed. Babar Cafe, Union St, hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 342334.

THE LEOMINSTER MORRIS George, our youngest dancer (17) says - “Ever tried Morris dancing... still have a spring in your step?” Come and join us, we meet every Wednesday at The Forbury Chapel, Church St, Leominster. We are an unmixed side dancing local and Cotswold Morris. Beginners are very welcome. Enquire at contact@leominstermorris.org or ring Tony on 07811 592522.

Sat 21 March GIOVANNI PERNICE - THIS IS ME Strictly Come Dancing star pays homage to the music and dances that have inspired him. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £36-£33, VIP meet and greet £69, 01743 281281.

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Thurs 26 March BORN TO MANIFEST A powerful new Hip-Hop dance double bill that illuminates the experiences of young black British men.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Born to Manifest

ALANYA’S BELLYDANCE CLUB - OPEN LEVEL Monkland Village Hall - Mondays 7.30-9pm.

Miro Studio, Hereford - Fridays 10.30am-12pm.

No-obligation taster £6, then pay per term or block. For information and other classes visit www.alanyabellydance. com or call Abbie on 07962 161081.

COURTYARD, HEREFORD CLASSES Tues - Zumba, 1-2pm, £5.50 per session. Fri - Chance to Dance for the over 50s, 10.15am-11.15pm, £5 per session.

Tues - Laura Gale Contemporary Dance, energetic class for beginners and experienced dancers, 8-9pm, £8 drop in or £39 for 6 weeks. Tues - Laura Gale Street Jazz, 7-8pm, £8 drop in, £39 for 6 weeks. Thurs - Silver Swans Adult Ballet for the over 55s, 1.30-2.30pm, £5 per session. Fri - Dancing Tots for ages 2-4 years, 11.30am-12.15pm, £4 per child. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Mondays SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Join an enthusiastic adult group on Monday evenings to learn how to dance jigs, reels and Strathspeys at Llanelwedd School Hall, Builth Wells from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. £2.50 per session (first free). No need to bring a partner. Beginners and experts welcome.

01982 570324/01544 350707.

LEARN 2 JIVE BEGINNERS CLASSES Mon, 7.30-8.30pm, Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, HR1 4BY. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ. Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Stretton Sugwas Village Hall, HR4 7PT. Tues, 7.30pm-8.30pm Pembridge Village Hall, HR6 9EB. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8EE. Wed, 7.30-8.30pm, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Malvern, WR14 4LR. Thurs, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Northolme Community Centre, HR2 7SP. Thurs, 7.45pm-8.45pm Ledbury Dance Studio, HR8 2A. Fri, 11am-12pm, Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub, Gentle Jive. Contact Matt or Sarah on 01989 750354. or info@coolmovesdance.co.uk www.coolmovesdance.co.uk Coolmoves Dance & Fitness for adults.

Fortnightly Saturdays CHORUS LINE Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 07943 417561.

Tuesdays FOXWELP MORRIS Why not try Morris dancing? We practice every Tues evening at 7.30pm in Moccas Village Hall from Sept to May. Mainly dances from the Cotswolds, but also some from the Welsh Borders. All sexes welcome, and ability to dance not necessary! Beginners welcome. Contact Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003.

Wednesdays CIRCLE DANCING Leominster Community Centre, 2-3.30pm.

Telephone 01568 616411 or 01584 877446 Kathryn.

Wednesdays BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FOR MUMS AND TOTS! Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, 2-3pm, £3 drop in, for tots aged 8 months+, 01597 824370.

Thursdays WILD WEST SALSA Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 7.45pm, £6, students £5, social dance only £4, 01432 357753.

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R PERNICKETY always enjoys a visit to Y Gelli, or Hayon-Wye, as the locals call it. He is also keenly attuned to the concept of time and motion and likes to have multiple incentives to justify the time spent driving there.

The need to drop off a fine book for consideration by the grandes fromages of the Hay Festival, a wish to canvas views from a well-known local cricket hack on a famous English cricketer as whose autobiographical spectre Mr P is currently acting, and the editor of the Woolly Organ snapping at his heels for the monthly opus, prompted him to book a table for two at a newish eating place in the town. Regrettably, he’d completely missed the previous incumbent of the building – St John’s Place – which had been widely praised.

On a wet Wednesday afternoon in February, Hay was not inspiring; most of the shops were closed, and the town was so deserted you might have thought that the Coronavirus had struck and all the inhabitants had self-isolated.

Having delivered his book, Mr P pottered around Booth’s bookshop, failing to find any copies of his own books in the fiction shelves before retiring to the Blue Boar for a pre-dinner pint of Tim Taylors.

Making his way to Chapters to claim his table, he observed that of all the places in town, the only one that showed any sign of a pulse was Tomatitos Tapas Bar, which Mr P reviewed enthusiastically some years ago. He was always a little sceptical about the tapas bar concept finding traction in England (or Wales), especially in small rural towns, but Tomatitos has been around long enough to show that Spanish food can work. Even in Ludlow, Mr P and his Lovely companion recently spent a reviving lunchtime on a vile wet Sunday in the lovely old first floor bar of The Angel which serves especially good Iberian food and wine. While they were sitting lazily at a table in one of the beautiful c18th bay windows, grumbling about the columnists in the Sunday Times (especially Jeremy Clarkson), el patrón suggested they try a steak of Secreto Ibérico de Bellota, a special piece of meat hidden behind the shoulder and below the back fat of the Spanish pata negra pig, one of the few pork cuts that can be cooked rare, tender and succulent – a great treat which Mr P commends.

But back to Y Gelli and Chapters. Within a stone building of ecclesiastical heritage, the restaurant occupies a smallish space – once, perhaps, a meeting room for the adjoining chapel. As far as Mr P can judge from pictures of the previous incarnation the new owners have done little to change the furniture and things that the last people left – which is a pity. Hard, bent ply chars, anonymous square tables devoid of napery and bland lighting give the place the anaemic look of a new university’s student union. All surfaces are hard and bare, giving a cold starkness to the room, with not even a curtain to soften the effect. Walking in from the blustery moistness outside, Mr P wasn’t much cheered by what he found. Mr P’s guest, the LCH, arrived soon afterwards, an enthusiastic consumer of good wine and fine food, always on the search for the perfect nosebag.

They both needed firing up a little and made a quick wine choice, an enjoyable Rioja at £17 the bottle (which the list claimed was French.) They opted at Mr P’s insistence for the four course Table d’hôte at £38 a head (rather than six

courses at £52) – high prices by Hay standard’s, prompting Mr P to wonder how often all 24 seats in the restaurant are filled.

The menu looked encouraging, with the added enjoyment of not having to make any choices. A couple of amuse bouches composed, Mr P gathered, of, among other things, seaweed butter, were presented, and the LCH allowed him to eat them both.

The first course, Heritage Beetroot, Sloe Gin & Yoghurt arrived looking, Mr P’s guest suggested, like a pretty, wobbly little tump of raspberry jelly. Mr P, although always prejudiced against anything that describes itself as ‘heritage’ – a much degraded term – consumed his with pleasure and fascination. The Sloe gin jelly covered a bed of inexplicably crunchy tiny beetroot cubes. The LCH vigorously nodded his agreement that it was packed with diverse flavours and textures, despite its appearance which he thought deceptive in confounding expectations.

Course number two was billed as Cured Monkfish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Apple & Chives. The LCH had already expressed an aversion – if not a downright allergy – to any plants of the Allium family and the chef considerately omitted the chives for him. He enjoyed the monkfish – what there was of it – remarking pointedly that these were not Herefordshire farmers’ portions. He got the apple, too, but failed to recognise the artichoke. For Mr P the fish was perfect and well served by the subtle flavours that accompanied it.

The meat course arrived – Herefordshire Beef, Kohlrabi, Leek & Peppercorn Sauce, minus leeks for the LCH, who contemplated its visual composition for a moment before eating. ‘There’s an interesting collection of shapes here,’ he said appreciatively. ‘I’m trying to think of the name of the artist that would have produced something like this. We’ve got a circle, three triangles, a cylinder and a parallelogram.’

‘Braque?’ Mr P suggested, agreeing that there was an extra ocular interest to the dish.

The parallelogram – a half-inch slice of beef – was perfect in colour, texture and tenderness. One of the triangles was a chunk of tasty braised kohlrabi. A softer triangle was, perhaps, mashed leek. Whatever it was, the whole dish was supreme, even allowing Mr P to forget the stark surroundings for a while as the CH expanded on his history of fifty years of cricket.

The last course, Chocolate Delice, Pumpkin & Lime was so good that the quite finicky LCH asked for seconds. He also wondered whether they might pop over to Tomatitos for a bowl of patatas bravas as a top-up. Mr P needed no topping-up, happy to announce that his guts were in a state of perfect equilibrium and fulfilment. He paid his bill of £115 wishing only that the ambience and the appearance of the place might better have reflected the quality of the food.

Mr Pernickety

EVENTS

Fri 6 March & Fri 3 April TASTING DAY - SWAN BREWERY 3 March - Black Swan roasted coffee stout, plus live music with The Rotundas, plus Black Country Food, 9am-2.30pm. 3 April - Bald Eagle 3.5% American Pale Ale; fund raising head shave 4.30pm; pizza , 9am-8pm.

Swan Brewery, Unit 17 Brunel Rd, Enterprise Park, Leominster, 01568 617709.

Fri 20 March BILL’S KITCHEN RESTAURANT POP-UP In anticipation of the new ‘Bill’s Kitchen’ opening in Ludlow this year, Bill Sewell celebrates with an evening of seasonal eating. The Bentley Rooms, Ludlow Castle, 6.30pm-10pm, music from 7pm, £30, details www.letsgoludlow.com Sat 21 March THE HAY INDEPENDENT MARKET Live music, wholesome food, children’s area and local produce. Parish Hall, Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, 11am-4pm, 07507 421766.

Sun 22 March MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Three-course lunch, £30, children under 12 £15.

Castle House, Castle St, Hereford, 12-2pm, 01432 356321.

Sat 28 March BEFRIENDING THE NETTLE

Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-4pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

FOOD BYTES AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865 Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE HEREFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB, WORMSLEY, HR4 8LY Open daily for food and beverage also a Sunday Carvery 12.30pm-3pm every week, one course £10.95 two courses, £14.95. We can also cater for your private event, price includes free room hire. Call our Catering Team on 01432 830219, option 3.

THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.

A practical day discovering its many uses in kitchen, garden and household. With Kate Garratt-Adams and Celia Kibblewaite. Kinnersley Castle, near Eardisley, 10am-4pm, £25 includes lunch and drinks. Limited places, please book, 07772 771510.

Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.

First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm.

The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

Third Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.

First Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET The Barn, Ledbury, HR8 1EA, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes.

Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm.

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & whole foods. The Old Garage Shop, Knighton. Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Free parking, opposite Old Library. Friday Morning Market stall in Presteigne. Local deliveries of veg. boxes. info@rhosorganic.co.uk www.rhosorganic.co.uk RUTH WATSON RESTAURANTEUR AND PRIVATE COOK. Bespoke Food for all Occasions. Parties, special occasions, holiday home catering, pop-up food. Friendly personal service. Ring or email: 01544 350559/ 07870 752325. ruthwatsonfood@gmail.com Why not advertise your eating establishment?

IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

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MARCH Sun 1 March HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring The Red Dragon Jazz Band.

Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 276304.

WOODCHUCK The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

EARL AND PEARL Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE FORFEITS Lichfield Vaults, Church St, Hereford.

ST DAVID’S DAY CONCERT Featuring Builth Male Voice Choir, Synergy and Ysgol Calon Cymru musicians. Strand Hall, Builth Wells, 7pm, £10, 01982 552922, wegottickets. com or on the door.

THE BEKI BRINDLE BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

ST DAVID’S DAY CONCERT With Blaenavon Male Voice Choir and local performers. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £8/£7, 01873 850805.

CHORAL EVENSONG Leominster Priory, 4.30pm.

Mon 2 March CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

QUIZ NIGHT Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, £2.50 includes food and prizes. martinchapple1@gmail.com

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BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480.

JOSH DOUGHTY Kora player. ‘From West Wales to West Africa’. The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, 1pm, 01743 365561.

AMERICANA PLUS SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

Tues 3 March OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

Wed 4 March THE DRAGON BIG BAND Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

TASSOS SPILLIOTOPOLIS Swedish band. Jazz special. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

BABARS OPEN MIC Bring your own instruments.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 342334.

CHEZ FRANCIS A portrait of the composer Francis Poulenc, songwriter, pianist and one of the supreme melodiser of the last 100 years. The Hub, School Lane, New Radnor, 01544 350559.

Thurs 5 March JAMIE SMITH’S MABON Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £20/£18, 01873 850805.

STUDENT MUSIC NIGHT Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 342334.

ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com HAY MUSIC Featuring Solem String Quartet.

St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, £12.50, students £6, under 18s free, tickets from Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 01497 820322.

VO FLETCHER Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

THE BUSQUITOS ‘Wicky Wacky Woo’. Happy swingin’ music for all ages. The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, 7.30pm, £10/£5/£25, 01948 660660. Arts Alive.

PAPRIKA BLUES Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE MERSEYBEATS & FRIENDS With support from The Fortunes.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 6 March ABBA FOREVER Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £23.50, 01873 850805.

MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

STONY & CO Tunes for disco divas. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow.

THE ROTUNDAS Swan Brewery, Leominster, 12.30pm.

The Schmoozenbergs, Saturday Shenanigans

BREAKS, BIG BEATS AND BASS A Prodigy Night from DJs The Jilted Generation. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 342334.

THE UPBEAT BEATLES Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22, 01874 611622.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring The Schmoozenbergs.

Flavours of Eastern Europe and Gypsy jazz. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £7 in advance, £9 on the door, 01497 821762.

THE BUSQUITOS See 5 March for details. Coronation Hall, Kingsland, 7.30pm, £12.50/£8, 01568 708171 and at Kingsland Post Office. Arts Alive.

MULTIMEDIA ART PERFORMANCE With multiple instruments and projects by artist Omar Majheed exploring mental health issues. Plus Reggae Friday from DJ’s Nicodemus and Ally Baba. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 5pm, 01432 342334.

POP DOCTORS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

MISS PEARL & THE ROUGH DIAMONDS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

COUNTERFEIT 60S Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01584 811442.

BLACK ‘N’ BLUES BAND Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

’M STILL STANDING The music of Elton John with Joel Buckingham and The Jets. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

FRIDAY SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster.

LET’S GET QUIZZICAL The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £2 per entry per person, winner takes the pot, 01497 821762.

PAUL PARKER Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

THE DOONIES Three-piece Gloucester covers band.

The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

JOEY THE CROW Playing their own unique style of Southern rock, bluegrass, country and more. Yew Tree, Peterstow, 8.30pm.

CUSTARD COLLECTION Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE BUSQUITOS See 5 March for details. Silvester Horne Institute, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01694 720132. Arts Alive.

PIGDAZE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

AN EVENING WITH SHAUN RYDER Front man for the Happy Mondays.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £22, 01600 772467.

Sat 7 March LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS Featuring Shrewsbury Light Orchestra.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £13.50-£11.50, 01743 281281.

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BLUES SUNDAY Featuring Eddie Martin. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529.

Jon Boden

THE BUSQUITOS See 5 March for details. Quatt Village Hall, 2pm, £10/£6, 01746 781759.

Arts Alive.

PETER FISHER & MARGARET FINGERHUT Violin and piano. Beethoven’s ‘Spring’ Sonata and a mix of 20th century and contemporary works. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 3pm, £16, students/full time education free.

Tickets from The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555 or www.ticketsource. co.uk BLACK & BLUES BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

Sat 7 March THE GAZ HUGHES SEXTET Plays a tribute to Art Blakey. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £15, students £9, 07967 517125, CATHERINE NARDIELLO Pianist Catherine Nardiello celebrates ‘International Women’s Day’ with music from Fanny Mendelssohn and many other outstanding female composers.

Aardvark Books & Cafe, The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 11.30am-2pm, free entry, 01547 530744.

BLAST FROM THE PAST Possibly the Best Shop in Town!

Rock, Jazz & Blues records bought and sold for cash.

Antiques & Collectables.

Gents & Ladies country clothing.

Books & Pictures.

Transport, nostalgia and rural subjects.

All items under £50.00 A warm and friendly service.

“A shop like shops used to be...”

KNIGHT AND SPIERS Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, 01588 630023.

Sun 8 March JAZZ LUNCH Sunday roasts and smooth sounds of live jazz. The Cliffe Hotel, Dinham, Ludlow, 12.30-3pm, 01584 872063.

BURN THE FIDDLE Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

WARREN JAMES The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

Mon 9 March SESSIONS White Horse Inn, Clun.

Tues 10 March BRECON JAZZ The Muse, Brecon, 8pm, £10 members, £12 non-members, info@breconjazzclub.org VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

OPEN MIC Enjoy the night as a guest or sign up with Chris to perform on the night.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 11 March FOOTPRINTS Jazz, funk and Latin grooves.

The Meze Bar, West St, Hereford.

WARREN JAMES Housmans, Church Stretton, 8pm.

SLIPPERY SLOPE Four-piece band. Accordion, steel drum, violin, guitar. Nori’s Cafe, Leominster, £24 with meal included, 01568 612876, please book.

THE DRAGON BIG BAND Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

JON BODEN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £21.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 12 March

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Blast from the Past, 3 Black Swan Walk, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8HU E: mrdeanmorris60@gmail.com F: Blast from the Past Leominster 07534 020843

WEIRDSHIRE GIG Featuring Toby Hay and Pierent.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

KATY HURT & GAB ZSAPKA Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

GLASBURY ARTS Harp Programme 2020 Harp Recital and Conversation with Eleanor Turner and Katherine Thomas

Drama & Dance Studio, Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, Nr Glasbury, Powys, LD3 OSG Sunday 29 March 2020, 3pm Eleanor Turner took over as Director of Music at Glasbury Arts Annual Harp Summer School at the beginning of September 2019 following in the footsteps of Harriet Earis, having been part of the school as a tutor for the last three years. To formally introduce Eleanor to Glasbury in her new role we decided to invite her to showcase her extraordinary repertoire range from Bach to Reggae, to share her experiences and the music that inspires her, in conversation with Katherine Thomas, who also led our summer school for the first 3 years.

Do not miss this opportunity to share the experience the work of two world class performers.

Tickets: £10 (adults) £8 (Concessions over 65’s) £5 (young people in full time education, or adults unwaged on benefits), Children under 5 free. Members discount applies. Booking essential.

To book tickets go to: glasburyarts.co.uk Pre-event 2 course meal (lunch) at a Glasbury Arts special price of £15 at the River Café Glasbury. Booking essential at 01497 847007.

The Animated World!

Digital Workshop for young people aged 8–12 With Nick Brown from MASH Cinema

Glasbury Village Hall Sunday 8 March 2020, 10.30pm-4pm Create awesome short films using the animation style called pixilation, in this fun, informal one day workshop.

Participants will explore pixilation animation, writing, storytelling, video editing and sound effects.

Tickets: £14, £5 if parent or guardian unwaged or on benefits. 10% Members discount applies.

Booking essential at www.glasburyarts.co.uk

www.glasburyarts.co.uk

AARDVARK BOOKS & CAFE Website: www.aardvark-books.com

50,000+ titles; North Herefordshire’s largest indie bookseller; We buy books Specialist in art, design, photography, history, gardening

Also open our superb CAFÉ!

The Bookery, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH Off A4113 Knighton Road.

Tel: 01547 530744 OPEN EVERY DAY aardvaark@btconnect.com www.aardvark-books.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm

PIANO CONCERT: Catherine Nardiello Saturday 7 March, 11am-2pm, Free Entry Pianist Catherine Nardiello celebrates ‘International Women’s Day with music from outstanding female composers.

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Ray Cooper, Wild Hare Club

JAZZ NIGHT Jamie Brownfield, (trumpet) and hot gypsy guitars from Stuart Carter-Smith and Caley Groves. Fownhope New Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, £12 in advance, £15 on the door, 07976 727959.

EASTER EGG HUNT Find the painted eggs on a circular route, solving clues. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, £2.50 each, £2.50 each, under 3’s free. www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk

Thurs 12 March WORLD KIDNEY DAY FUNDRAISER Special dishes in the cafe throughout the day and fundraising activities.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

BEKI BRINDELL AND FRIENDS Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

WILD HARE CLUB Featuring Ray Cooper and special guests, The Kilpecks. An evening of melodic, contemporary folk with the return of Ray Cooper (ex-Oysterband).

The Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, 8pm, £12/£7, www.wildhareclub.com

Fri 13 March ANNETTE GREGORY ‘Jazz and Me’. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £12/£10, 01743 234970.

HOT CHILLI BLUES BAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

JENNY & THE GERMS Pop through the ages on loopedacoustic guitar, percussion and harmony vocals. White Horse Inn, Clun, 8pm.

REGGAE FRIDAY With DJs Ally Baba and Nicodemus.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 5pm, 01432 342334.

THE GOLD ROOM Malthouse, Ironbridge.

FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Sally Barker & Anna Ryder.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £9, 01885 488575.

NO PARKING BLUES BAND The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

MUSIC, RHYTHM And Brain Mix Electronica, DNB and House. Chang Thai Bar, Market St, Ludlow.

FRIDAY LIVE Featuring Katy Hurt. Country/folk.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 in advance, £7 on the door, 01497 821762.

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MARTIN KEMP ‘Back to the 80’s’. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 01743 281750.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS (Duo). The Bell, Redbrook, near Monmouth, 9pm, free.

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN ‘Petite Symphonie’. Programme includes Schubert, Beethoven and Gounod. Garway Community Hall, 89pm, £12/£5/£30, 01981 580086.

Arts Alive.

Sat 14 March BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BAND From Yorkshire. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £16/£15, 01686 614555.

SHRED BELLY The Rose & Crown Inn, Church St, Ludlow.

STEVE HOLLINGHURST IN CONCERT Singing songs from the shows and easy listening standards, with Kath Ainsworth on piano. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £8 on the door from 7pm, including a glass of wine, or book in advance, 01544 260566, keithhatfield66@gmail.com LIVE MUSIC Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

WHISKEY RIVER The rocking electric 5-piece playing Cajun, Zydeco, blues, roots and country rock ‘n’ roll. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, £10 from www.crickhowellfestival.com ONE TOO MANY Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

REMI HARRIS LIGHT & SHADE TRIO Acoustic gypsy jazz to electric rock and blues. Weobley Village Hall, 7.30pm, £12, 01584 881564.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Credenhill Sports and Social Club, Hereford, 8pm, martinchapple1@gmail. com HEREFORD CHORAL SOCIETY ‘The Creation’, by Haydn. Featuring Joanne Lunn, Gwilym Bowen, David Stout, Marches Baroque and Geraint Bowen (conductor). Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10, up to two children under 16 free, 01432 340555, unreserved tickets also available from Cathedral Shop.

ETERNITY ROAD Malthouse, Ironbridge.

FUNITY FUNKING FUNK With DJ Dr B. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 342334.

THE ENDINGS & ANDREW PEARCE St Patrick’s Weekend. Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 873291.

KINNERSLEY COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOW A fun evening, featuring talent from the area including Eardisley, Almeley, Pembridge etc. A line up of singers, instrumentalists, comedy, magic, tombola, raffle and refreshments, for all the family. Kinnersley Church, 7pm, £5, £2 children, under 5’s free. Tickets from Kinnersley Arms, 01544 328453 or on the door.

MUSIC IN NEW RADNOR Featuring Alaw Saxophone Quartet, students from the Royal Welsh College of Music. Programme includes Piazzola, Gershwin, Heiner Wiberny and Gavin Whitlock. Community Hall, New Radnor, 7.30pm, £10, under 14s £3, 01544 350268.

SHROPSHIRE MUSIC Two events. Emma Johnson and John Suchet - ‘Tales from Vienna, the Music and the Magic’. ‘Pirates and Princesses’, a family concert with the Carducci String Quartet, suitable for ages 5-11 years, 2pm. United Reformed Church, English Bridge, Shrewsbury, 01743 365561.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring Northern Soul + Ska Night.

With DJ Paul Nevin. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £5 in advance, 01497 821762.

SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK Featuring ARQ. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £18, £9 under 22s, 01743 234970.

AN AUDIENCE WITH KIMBERLEY ENSOR Singing some of her favourite songs from various genres and telling funny and moving stories from her life.

Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.

FASCINATING AIDA With hilarious and topical songs and plenty of glamour! Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, 01600 719401.

Sun 15 March OPEN MIC Hosted by Whose Hands Are These.

Yew Tree, Peterstow, 3-6pm, all welcome.

THE HARRISONS Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

SUNDAY ACOUSTIC Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster.

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Martin Harley, 21 March

HOWLIN’ MATT Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8pm.

CLASSIC TUNES NIGHT Projections and lighting from the psychedelic band, Pink Floyd.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 342334.

HOT ROD 55 Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB Featuring The Noxwode Baroque Ensemble. The Methodist Church, High St, Welshpool, 7.30pm, members free, visitors £10, 01938 559087.

Fri 20 March SONYA SMITH The Dog and Bull, near Whitchurch, 9pm.

Sun 15 March ANDREW PEARCE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

MIKE & DYLAN JAMES Father and son duo performing an eclectic Breton/Celtic infused set of songs, tunes and maybe a dance or two. Accordion, double bass and vocal harmony. Knighton Community Centre Bar, 7.30pm, donate on the door.

HOT CHILLI BLUES BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

THE BACH PLAYERS Nicolette Moonen, violin and Pawel Siwczak, organ. St Swithin’s Church, Clunbury, SY7 0HG, 5pm, £12.50, 01588 660424.

DAVE BEALE The Ducker, South St, Leominster, 6.30pm.

TALLULAH’S GOAT Credenhill Sports and Social Club, Hereford, 8.30pm, members free, non-members £1.

NICK BROWN & MADDIE MEW Audio visual event from video and installation artists. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 342334.

HITS OF MOTOWN Featuring original Drifters member Roy G Hemmings. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24.50, 01743 281281.

Thurs 19 March ENGLISH TRADITIONAL TUNES SESSION Open session, all musicians welcome.

The Crown Inn, Woolhope, 8pm, 01432 860468.

Mon 16 March MIKE & DYLAN JAMES Irish, Welsh, Scots, Breton and English songs. The Dukes Arms, Presteigne, 8pm.

Tues 17 March VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

OPEN MIC Enjoy the night as a guest or sign up with Chris to perform on the night.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 18 March THE DRAGON BIG BAND Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

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PAUL DUNMALL / PHIL GIBBS QUARTET Experimental night. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Hits of Motown

REGGAE FRIDAY With DJs Cai Roots and Nicodemus.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 5pm, 01432 342334.

INDIGO MACHINE Malthouse, Ironbridge.

ROUTE DOCTORS Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

WHAT? Charlie Beresford (guitar), Gerry Gold (trumpet), Sonia Hammond (cello) and Rod Paton (piano). A mesmerising and unclassifiable music that at times sounds like the score from a film you saw in a dream. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, to reserve tickets info@the52nd.com or 07717 416319 or on the door.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludiow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@ hotmail.com

STEVEN HOLLINGHURST IN CONCERT Singing songs from the shows and easy listening standards, with Kath Ainsworth on piano

St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne Saturday 14th March, 7.30pm Tickets £8 on the door from 7pm, including a glass of wine, or book in advance 01544 260566 keithhatfield66@gmail.com

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The Jukes, Saturday Shenanigans

Fri 20 March ROUGH NECKS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

WORRIED MEN The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

URBAN VOODOO MACHINE With support from Pig Daze.

Albert’s Shed, Telford, 8.30pm, £12.

Sat 21 March MARTIN HARLEY Slide guitar maestro. Upstairs at the Chapel, Market St, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, 8pm start, £15, 01873 736430, pre concert suppers available, booking essential.

ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Dust off your air guitars for an evening of classic rock anthems. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £19/£17, 01600 719401.

UNCONVENTIONALS Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

GOOD JUJU DJ Ally Baba’s own club night.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 342334.

HUCKWORM Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE ELVIS YEARS Bringing the incredible and compelling story of the ‘King of rock ‘n’ roll’. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £23/£20, 08444 771000, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk BLACK HEART ANGELS Malthouse, Ironbridge.

HOLDER & SMITH Tribute to the swinging jazz sensations, Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. With violin, hot gypsy guitar and a dash of vocals. Leintwardine Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10 in advance, £12 on the door, 07976 727959.

SHRED BELLY The Sun Inn, Clun.

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WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £17, 01874 611622.

I’M STILL STANDING Elton John tribute. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £20, 01873 850805.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring jazz with The Jukes.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, free, 01497 821762.

WHALEBONE - TOTALLY PLUCKED Shropshire guitar duo Steve Downs and Char Watson. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £10, 01588 630023.

DAOIRI FARRELL Singer and bouzouki player. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 8pm, £15, 01584 878141.

Sun 22 March BLUES SUNDAY Featuring Groovyhead. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529.

SP3 Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

KNIGHTON & DISTRICT CONCERT SOCIETY Featuring Maria Stratigou, concert pianist. Programme includes Louise Farrenc, Mozart, Ravel, Medtner and Prokofiev. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton, 3pm, £12, on the door, £2 students/children.

BIG Q FISH Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

SIMON KNIGHT The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

CONOR GRICMANIS & NOXWODE ‘Bound to Nothing’. Baroque concert.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, £12, www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door.

Mon 23 March SESSIONS White Horse Inn, Clun.

Tues 24 March VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

OPEN MIC Enjoy the night as a guest or sign up with Chris to perform on the night.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

Wed 25 March THE DRAGON BIG BAND Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

AMERICANA SESSION The Press Room, Leominster, 8pm.

LITTLE RUMBA Housmans, Church Stretton, 8pm.

Thurs 26 March MOISHE’S BAGEL Klezmer, jazz and Latin. St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, 01743 365561.

CLASSIC TUNES NIGHT Featuring tunes with projections of Fleetwood Mac. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 342334.

MIKE HOLLAWAY DOES FLOYD Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN “Umpteenth Violin Concerto’.

Featuring Thomas Gould. Performing Beethoven’s concerto with cadenzas written by Django Bates. Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 27 March NIGHTINGALES WATCH Present Luna Bec, multi-instrumentalist playing jazz, funk and ancient Georgian folksong. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, £5, 01497 821762.

FORFEIT The Exchange, Newtown, 10pm.

LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Jazz night. Drinks, light bites or dinner.

The Cliffe Hotel, Dinham, Ludlow, 8-10.30pm, 01584 872063.

WILD HARE CLUB Featuring Joe Le Taxi and special guest, Will Killeen. Foot-stomping zydeco from the headliners and the fearsome slide guitar of Irish blues veteran. The Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, 8pm, £12/£7, www.wildhareclub.com

Katie O’Malley

PIGDAZE White Horse Inn, Clun.

HEREFORD CHAMBER CHOIR ‘The Flight of Song. Programme includes pieces by Palestrina, Monteverdi, Tomkins, Finzi and Rose.

All Saint’s Church, Hereford, supper and bar 6pm, performance 7.30pm, £20, 01432 340555.

LIVE MUSIC Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

HEREFORD YOUTH ORCHESTRA Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 7.30pm, tickets on the door, cash only, 01432 853219.

PHOENIX SINGERS & ORCHESTRA Handel’s Messiah, one of the great pillars of choral music. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £15, 01939 291467, or on the door, www.phoenixsingersshrewsbury.co.uk LIVE MUSIC White Horse Inn, Clun.

REGGAE FRIDAY With DJs Nicodemus and Cai Roots.

Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 5pm, 01432 342334.

CRACK ON DAFT Dun Cow, Shrewsbury.

50’S AND 60’S NIGHT With Keri Hoffman playing tribute to icons of the 50s and 60s and Dave Wickenden as Buddy Holly.

Leominster Golf Club, £10 to include buffet, 01568 610055.

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

WESTERN ROCK The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

THE ROY ORBISON STORY With Barry Steele. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 28 March KATE O’MALLEY With her hip-swaying country/blues band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

SKA BURST Malthouse, Ironbridge.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS RECORD FAIR Pavilion Mid Wales, Llandrindod Wells, 10am-3.30pm, free entry, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk

OPEN MIC Hosted by Mark Richards. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot by emailing markianrichards@ hotmail.com

RETURN TO THE WHACK Bristol DJ Bob. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 342334.

WILD HARE CLUB @ THE GREEN DRAGON, HEREFORD Thursday 12 march

RAY COOPER & special guests THE KILPECKS A Spring evening of melodic, contemporary folk

Saturday 28 March

JOE LE TAXI & special guest will killeen

Stomping zydeco dance band and ferocious blues guitarist

8.00pm, £12 (£7 concessions) available online Keep up with the hare! www.wildhareclub.com

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NO LIMITZ Vaga, Hereford.

THE ROTUNDAS Contemporary interpretations of 18th and 19th century industrial and social folk songs from Birmingham and the Black Country. The Wicked Grin, Ludlow, 5pm.

UNDERCOVER White Horse Inn, Clun.

REMI HARRIS LIGHT & SHADE TRIO Acoustic gypsy jazz to electric rock and blues. Black Mountain Jazz Club, Melville Theatre, Abergavenny, 8pm, www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk STEVE FAIRBRACHE The Grape Vaults, Leominster, 3pm.

The Rotundas, 6 & 29 March

Sat 28 March LUDLOW MUSIC SOCIETY ‘My Dearest Hedgehog’. A narrated recital, devised and written by Henrietta Bredin, explores the relationship between Richard Strauss and his wife Pauline. Sarah Fox (soprano), Susie Allan (piano), Oliver Cotton and Penny Downie (narrators).

Henderson Hall, Moor Park School, SY8 4DZ, 7.30pm, £18, £6 students, children free. Tickets from Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141 or on the door.

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS Featuring True Strays, a vintage loving, blues-fuelled, dirty rock and roll band.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £8 in advance, £10 on the door, 01497 821762.

SHOP FRONT HEROES Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE ROVING CROWS Celtic folk. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 8pm, £14, students £8, 07967 517125, CANTORION LLANDRINDOD With The Peregrine Ensemble.

Programme includes Faure, Schubert and Bach. Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £12.50, under 18s free from The Herb Garden Community Cafe or 01597 810601.

MONMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY Spring concert, performing Mozart’s Requiem and Schubert’s Mass No. 4 in C Major. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

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CURRY AND QUIZ Maximum of up to six per team, £7pp, students £4 including curry. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 6.30pm, booking not required.

THE JONI MITCHELL CELEBRATION ‘Both Sides Now’. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16 in advance, £18 on the door, 01743 234970.

MAL POPE An evening of stories and songs.

Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £15/£13, 01982 552555.

Sun 29 March GEORGIA RUTH Songwriter and musician from Aberystwyth. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £14, 01743 234970.

MISFIT PEARL & THE ODDFELLOWS Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Present a programme of pop hits from the 60s to the present. Knighton Community Centre, 3pm, donations on the door. Tea and cakes.

THE ROOT DOCTORS Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

STELLA SEATON-SIMS, CROINNE FROST, JANINE PARSONS & MICHAEL JONES Mezzo, cello and piano. Concert of French and Russian music.

Programme includes Faure, Bizet, Debussy, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich. Lion Ballroom, Leominster, 3pm, £12, students £6, 01568 616460.

ABERGAVENNY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Programme includes Suppe, Bruch and Borodin. Our Lady & St Michael’s RC Church, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny, 2.30pm, £8.50 online via Ticket Source - link on Abergavennysymph.org.uk or £10 on the door.

ELEANOR TURNER & KATHERINE THOMAS Harp recital and conversation.

An extraordinary repertoire ranging from Bach to Reggae, Eleanor Turner shares her experiences in conversation with Katherine Thomas. Drama & Dance Studio, Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, near Glasbury, 3pm, £10/£8, students/unwaged £5, www. glasburyarts.co.uk Glasbury Arts.

FRANCIS ROSSI - I TALK TOO MUCH Legendary Status Quo lead singer, takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.

The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 31 March VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com QUIZ White Horse Inn, Clun.

OPEN MIC Enjoy the night as a guest or sign up with Chris to perform on the night.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.

APRIL Wed 1 April CHAMBER MUSIC FOR STRINGS An informal concert premiering two works by newly-resident-in-Presteigne composer, John Hyslop. The works for a viola trio and string quartet, employ traditional musical forms infused with hints of Ibero-Celtic Iron Age pop music. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 4pm. Admission free with suggested £10 on the door.

All proceeds to children’s cancer charity, Team Cleo.

THE DRAGON BIG BAND Jazz to swing to Latin. The Horse and Jockey, Churchstoke, 8pm, 01588 620060.

GET THE BLESSING Jazz special. Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 2 April ALMELEY STEADY SESSION The Bells Inn, Almeley, near Kington, www.almeleysteadysession.wordpress. com THE SOUND OF SRINGSTEEN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26-£24, 01743 281281.

Fri 3 April HAY MUSIC Featuring Lore Lixenberg, mezzosoprano and Bartosz Glowacki, accordion. Programme includes Bach, Purcell, Eccles, John Cage and Acquaviva. St Mary’s Church, Hay-onWye, 7.30pm, £12.50, students £6, under 18s free, tickets from Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 01497 820322.

INDIGO MACHINE Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

BACK TO BACHARACH The soundtracks of the 60s and beyond. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £23, 01873 850805.

THE LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND ‘Emerging Talent’, this year’s young composers in a working session with composer Rhian Samuel and students from the Royal College of Music.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 3pm, free.

Welcome reception, Ludlow Assembly Rooms Studio, 5.30pm, free. Toby Spence in Recital. With Michael Trainor and Iain Burnside. Programme includes Tippett, Britten and Philip Lancaster. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7pm. Late Night Film: Poets in a Barren Age, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10pm. Facebook LudlowSong CUSTARD COLLECTION Malthouse, Ironbridge.

Sat 4 April

MARK LATIMER / TREV DAVIES TRIO Chequers, Etnam St, Leominster.

HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

MZLEADING The Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

ACADEMY OF SOUL Malthouse, Ironbridge.

REMI HARRIS LIGHT & SHADE TRIO Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, 7.30pm, £12/£7, 01348 873421.

CONTRABAND Bull Inn, Shrewsbury.

THE LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND ‘Looking Ahead’ Discussion panel with Katy Hamilton, Oliver Soden, Ceri Owen, Stephen Banfield and James Murphy select their pick of the weekend, while Rhian Samuel, John Greening, Martin Bussey and Philip Lancaster introduce their works. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10am. ‘The Moon & I’, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 11.30am.

Piatti Quartet, St Laurence’s Church, 2.30pm. ‘When Finzi Meets Hardy’.

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 5pm. Young Composers Showcase, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7pm. ‘The Phantom’ Matthew Durkan, Bozidar Smiljanic, Iain Burnside with Richard Goulding.

St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 8pm.

Facebook - LudlowSong THE ROCK SHACK BAND The Ducker, South St, Leominster, 9pm.

MARCHES CHOIR AND SINFONIA Performances of Hadyn’s Creation and the Hallelujah Chorus from Beethoven’s Mount of Olives. St John’s Church, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £12, students/children free, 01588 650448 or on the door.

Gemma King - soprano, Oliver Gerrish - counter tenor Ranald McCusker - tenor, James Berry - bass

The Phoenix Orchestra Leader - Clare Horgan

Tickets £15 - under 18s free Online: www.trybooking.co.uk The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE 01743 234970 Julia Millington 01939 291467 or on the door www.phoenixsingersshrewsbury.co.uk

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Sat 4 April BOO HEWERDINE + DEBORAH ROSE & GREY WOLF Old time American string band and country music.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 8pm, £15, 01588 630023.

HEREFORD STRING ORCHESTRA Spring concert. Programme includes Wagner, Prokofiev and Beethoven. St John’s Methodist Church, St Owen St, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01568 760633.

FROM GOLD TO RIO Celebrating the music of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran.

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £23, 01873 850805.

THE BAR-STEWARD SONS OF VAL DOONICAN Hailing from Barnsley Rock City in t’North, The BarSteward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, 01743 234970.

Sun 5 April HEREFORD JAZZ CLUB Featuring The Dixie Hot Shots. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 276304.

BACCHUS BLUES BAND Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 4pm.

BLUES SUNDAY Featuring The Rads. Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3-5pm, 01432 356529.

CHRIS MAYFIELD Queen’s Head, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

THE LUDLOW ENGLISH SONG WEEKEND Ann Murray Masterclass, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 10am.

The RPS Conversation: Storytelling, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 12pm. Roderick Williams recital, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 2.30pm. Festival Evensong, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 5pm.

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Mon 6 April CIDER CITY JAZZMEN The Barrels, St Owen’s St, Hereford, 01432 274968.

AMERICANA PLUS SESSION Grape Vaults, Leominster, 8pm.

SESSIONS White Horse Inn, Clun.

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB Brimfield Village Hall, Brimfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 711480 www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub

Tues 7 April VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Rose and Crown, Ludlow, 8.45pm.

Music Workshops

GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION Open to all instrumentalists aged 18 and under, who have reached a standard of Grade 8 or above on any orchestral instrument, brass band instrument or percussion. The chosen finalists compete for the Peter Garbett-Edwards trophy and £3000. This year’s competition will be held on Sat 25 April, semi-final round from 10am and final concert at 7pm.

For more information visit the website www.gregynogymc.co.uk

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Sunday 1 March SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform. Led by Sue Harris. FREE for newcomers!

Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm.

Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail.com.

Sat 7 March FOLK FIDDLE WORKSHOPS Enjoy playing traditional fiddle tunes in fresh arrangements with two or three-part harmony. Combine sociable ensemble playing with expert tuition: technical tips, advice on style, ornaments and bowing patterns plus a strong emphasis on developing musicality and confidence within the group. Sheet music provided (in advance), or play by ear, whichever you prefer. The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS Time: 10.30am-12.45pm Advance booking essential, £15 per workshop. folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com 01584 841564.

Sat 21 March BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM ‘Music for the Salamander King’. A workshop for singers with tutor Andrew Kirkman. Composers at the court of Francois i of France: Jean Mouton, Jean Lheretier and Mathieu Gascogne. Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross Rd, Hereford, 9.30am-4.30pm, booking essential, www.bmemf.org.uk Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

Sun 22 March SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, energetic, rousing, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to perform.

Led by Sue Harris. Bishop’s Castle Methodist Hall, Station Street. 2-5 pm. trevorchalkley@gmail.com Monday THE GARRICK SINGERS For over 60s. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2pm. £5 per session, 01432 340555.

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5 public, £3 students/staff. tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

Monday BANDAMANIA Traditional dance music from far and wide. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne 7.15pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Monday GARRICK SINGERS The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, first session free, 01432 340555.

Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12.30pm, 01874 611622.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, Village Hall, near Brecon.

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir leader: Olivia Preye. No auditions, no need to read music. World, folk music, anything goes. 7-8.30pm at Leominster Community Centre. 01568 369074.

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir.

Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30-9.30pm, £6.

All welcome. Led by Sue Harris, 01547 550158.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe, all taught by ear, led by Sue Harris.

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 7-8.30pm, £6, 01547 550158.

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR All welcome particularly men! Minimal charge. Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world.

Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01584 823609 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com Thursday KINGTON COMMUNITY Choir rehearsals term time 6.45-8.30pm at Kington Primary School. Formed in 2014 we are a non-auditioning mixed choir of all ages.

Website: kccchoir.wordpress.com kccherefordshire@ gmail.com Thursday CLUNSONGBIRDS 10 -11.30am in Hightown Hall. Songs to brighten up the day, all taught by ear. £5 per week. Led by Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD Mixed choir, early/classical music. Howey VH, 7.45pm, 01874 754774.

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 8 years ago with 30+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3 per session paid termly, first session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. More information, term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre. 4.15pm - 5.45pm. Traditional drum rhythms and fun drumming activities. All ages, including accompanied children, welcome. Adults £5 (+ child £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £6, £5 sibling, 01743 234970.

Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Sessions Back Next Month

Langstaffe Violins John Langstaffe

Maker & Restorer of Violins, Violas & Cellos

Repairs, Fitting Up, Tonal Adjustments Bow Repairs etc

PEMBRIDGE M: 07901 064875

www.langstaffe-violins.co.uk

Trevor Davies Music

For all your musical needs 87 Etnam Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AE tel: 01568 613611

We stock Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, ESP, Fernandez, Epiphone, Indie, Aria, Ovation, Adamas, Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, Crafter, Burns, Washburn, Jackson, AER, Marshall, Hartke, Carlsbro, Laney, Zoom, Digitech, Tama, Casio.

Plus many other brands.

Approximately 500 guitars in stock and Brass, Woodwind, Drums, Keyboards, accessories and thousands of music books and sheet music.

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band directory ADD A BAND - Real instrument backing to your own music. Perfect for singer songwriters etc. Studio near Newtown. www.addaband.co.uk, 07515 401635.

ANIMAL Solo entertainer, piano/vocals, harmonica, mixed music. Also session player on drums.

Experienced TV, theatre, cruises, holiday parks, radio, concerts, Britain’s Got Talent 2012. Backed Stella Parton, Tommy Cash, Screaming Lord Sutch, Dr Feelgood, Wishbone Ash, Ruby Murry.

To book please phone Paul 0751 484 7966.

APPLEBY STONE Live acoustic duo/trio, guitar, flute, saxophones, voices, double bass, jazz, folk, R&B, pop, many originals, perfect for private and public events. applebystone.com 07979 542 449.

BANDAMANIA Community band playing wild and wonderful traditional music. Perfect for ceilidhs, parties and all sorts of local events. Sue Harris 01547 550158 sumarieharris@btinternet.com BEST FOOT CEILIDH BAND The hottest dance band on the borders + caller. Available for weddings, barn dances and parties. Contact: 07969 440183 or john@johnhymas. com BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND 10-piece jive/R & R group.

‘Does what it says on the tin!’ Parties/festivals/happenings/weddings etc. Call Eddy on 01691 648729 or 07796 148448. Web: eddygartry.com Email: w.gartry@hotmail. com Management also for The Werewolves of Powys and Blues State UK THE CHICAGO SWING KATZ - New Orleans Blues to Chicago Swing. 6/7 Piece band playing foot-tapping, fun music that will make you feel happy. Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, Festivals, even funerals - but book well in advance for those! Traditional Jazz Trios, Quartets also available. Come and hear the band every 2nd Sunday of the Month at the Wild Pig, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JT. Email: chicagoswingkatz@aol.com, www.thechicagoswingkatz.com Jeff: 07831 - 383636 CHRISIE J LOCAL VOCALIST! I sing Jazz. Soul, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. For more information or to make a booking email chrisiej20@gmail.com or phone 07968 893719. Have a look at my social media for performance videos and more information. Also looking for a band so get in touch if interested.

THE DRAGON BIG BAND - 14 musicians playing Basie, Ellington, and exclusive arrangements. Jazz to Swing to Latin. Trumpets, trombones, saxes, bass, guitar, keyboard, drums. Come and listen every Wednesday, 8.00 - 10.30, The Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6AE, 01588 - 620060. Comfortable venue, bar, food (book), large car park, fun and with free admission.

Band Enquiries: Mike 01686 – 668675

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KERI HOFFMAN Keri Hoffman is an energetic yet classy performer. Keri is a well-known name and firm favourite within the industry. Dynamic and versatile her extensive repertoire means she is perfect for any occasion, from small laid back intimate settings, to those high octane concerts of festival proportions.

Follow Keri on facebook - @vocalsbykeri.

Contact via www.kerihoffmanvocalist.co.uk Keri.hoffman@hotmail.com

HOT CLIMATE Ultimate party band, best 6-piece line up ever. For top musical entertainment at your party/ wedding/festival or corporate function. Book now!

New footage on www.hotclimate.co.uk. Contact Charlie 01568 613895 or mobile 07702 528088 anytime!

LITTLE RUMBA This is a band that will entertain and delight any audience that has its wits about it and has an ear for beautiful melodies infectious beats and songs that tell stories.

From Winchcombe Live “Absolutely fantastic evening from you guys tonight. We had so many positive comments from the audience; very gratifying! Great musical talent, great humour, variety, and warmth of performance.”

Contact Jacqui Savage 07966 943314 Email – jaxbass.xs@btinternet.com http://www.littlerumba.com THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local Quartet/Quintet with singer if required, playing smooth sounds of well-known standards, Latin and blues.

Available for all types of events and celebrations.

Contact Paul Brooks 07980 822014. pppbrooks@gmail. com MAMMAFUNK are a 6-piece funk and soul band available for parties, weddings, corporate and charity events.

Covering classic and modern hits we are also available to offer a bespoke set list for any specific song requests you may have. www.mammafunk.com Call 078144 86028 / 079693 27030.

MELOMANICS A wacky, Shropshire-based Duo with an amazingly dynamic sound, playing their eclectic and cosmopolitan repertoire with engaging humour and infectious energy (sustainable). Far more than just great music. And stilts if appropriate. Find out how much fun a ceilidh can be with Tim calling and playing. Ideal for parties, weddings, fund-raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants, etc. Scottish, Irish and French-themed specialities (Timoléon pour vos soirées francaises). For more info call Tim on 01743 719438, or Rich on 01743 718612.

Email: tim@melomanics.co.uk Website: www.melomanics.co.uk THE RAGTIME JUG ORCHESTRA A roots string-band (duo) recreating the sounds of the early 20th century America, playing a good-time mix of blues, skiffle and Americana music. We like to get audiences involved!

Available for festival, events, parties, folk clubs, pubs and bars; performance presentations and workshops for all occasions too. Web: www.ragtimejug.co.uk Contact: John; 01594 861151. Email: info@ragtimejug.co.uk Facebook.com: ragtime jug orchestra.

REVEREND FERRIDAY Upbeat One Man Blues Band.

Playing driving slide guitar with rockabilly flair, seasoned with a touch of Americana, a mix of stomping originals and traditional classics. Available for all occasions, large or small. Contact the Reverend: 01584 711700 - 07766 185451 - revferriday@gmail.com - www.revferriday.com

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com

STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll!

Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk

THE ROTUNDAS are a pair of jolly chaps who sing and play contemporary versions of industrial and social folk songs from Birmingham and the Black Country. Listen on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/therotundas and contact us at our Facebook page @TheRotundas or email therotundasband@gmail.com

THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk

SHRED BELLY Ludlow/Shropshire based acoustic duo, playing covers of popular ‘Dad’s Rock’ songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more. Full band can also be available. All bookings and enquiries please contact: Kevin on 07873 426205 or Paul on 07957 247851.

SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band).

CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187.

SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs.

SIMON THE PIPER Highland Piper with 20 years experience. Available for all occasions - weddings, funerals, Burn’s Night, Hogmanay, festivals, processions etc.

Based in Hereford. Call 07791 045831 or facebook.com/ simonthepiper Email simonthepiper@hotmail.com SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era.

We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676.

SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic.co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet.com www.dgand2.wix.com/thestonedcherries

THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers.vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/ thesultanabros

VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and drums, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s.

Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow.

Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail. com website: www.vintagejazzrevival.co.uk WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018, email: martin@whiskeyriver.co.uk. website: www.whiskeyriver. co.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band.

For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022.

Band Directory ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £40 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ just call Clare on 01432 850444 or email: info@broadsheep.com DON’T FORGET... if you have any gigs in the area, email/phone by the 15th of the preceding month for FREE LISTINGS.

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Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March THE OPPOSITE SEX OFF CENTRE THEATRE present the first full length play by popular comedy playwright, David Tristram. Set in the 1980’s, it is a contemporary farce about marital infidelities and its consequences. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, £12, 01600 772467.

Fri 13 March THE OWL, THE PUSSYCAT & EDWARD LEAR DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR THEATRE COMPANY. Tall tales concerning the life and times, the people, flora and fauna Edward Lear encounters, and his own inimitable philosophy of life. Jonathan Goodwin writes and performs in a show directed by himself and Gary Archer. The Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12, 01544 260650.

Sat 14 & Sun 22 March BLEAK HOUSE THE PANTALOONS, in their own inimitable style present this hilarious, tragic and romantic by turns, Dickens’ darkly masterpiece. 14 March - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14, students £8, 07967 517125.

22 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281.

PERFORMANCE Mon 2 - Wed 11 March HEREFORDSHIRE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Classes for people of all ages and abilities. Come and watch at venues throughout Hereford including Hereford Racecourse, Hereford 6th form College, Holy Trinity Church, Powell Theatre and Zimmerman Hall. Encore Enterprises. Further details www.encore-enterprises.com or 01432 853219.

Wed 4 - Fri 6 March HENRY’S WAR + WHEN APPLES FALL REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE present two original Jeremy Boaz’s World War II era short plays. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £9.50, 01584 811442.

Fri 6 March WITCH HUNT Can we use witchcraft to take down the Patriarchy?

Imagine Vic and Bob doing ‘The Crucible’. For ages 16+.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281.

Sun 8 March THE DISAPPEARING ACT OPEN SKY. Blending new writing and visual physical theatre, Open Sky tells the tale of magician’s assistant Edie Rose, who, in her 60th year is finally hosting her own show. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01743 234970. Arts Alive.

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Thurs 12 March A LITTLE SPACE MIND THE GAP. ‘A Little Space’ is where we can escape the world and be ourselves. Where we can say whatever we want, do whatever we feel and where no-one will ever bother us. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £17/£15, 01874 611622.

Wed 18 March WANTED Exploring the stories of five extraordinary women who share a passion for standing up for what is right. A powerful drama littered with humour, honesty and heart.

In celebration of Women’s History Month. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

FrI 20 & Tues 31 March THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE DYAD PRODUCTIONS. An hour before her death, alone in her bedroom and overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels in a stark confessional.

20 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01743 281281. 31 March - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, students £7, 01873 850805.

Fri 20 March NOVELLO AND SON Rosamund Shelley stars as the legendary Madame Clara Novello Davies, mother of Ivor, and no shrinking violet...

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467.

Fri 20 March DONE TO DEATH BY JOVE! The 39 Steps meets Agatha Christie via Holmes and Watson. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £13, 01686 614555.

Wanted

Fri 20 & Sat 21 March ONE SIDE LIES THE SEA A PENTABUS THEATRE by the LAKE CO-PRODUCTION. A musical journey through the communities that inhabit our coastline. Pentabus Theatre, Bromfield, near Ludlow, 7.30pm, £10, under 25s free, 01584 856564.

Sat 21 March ...IF WE’VE NEVER BEEN TO THE MOON? Join one man’s quest in search of hope, sanity and his 250 quid! This uplifting show will put a smile on your face, a spark in your mind, a song in your heart and stars in your eyes. An 80’s sing-along soundtrack with a little substance abuse. For ages 14+ (This show contains moments of strobe lighting and mentions of substance abuse and mental health). The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 29 - Sat 21 march HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL Up to ten one-act plays performed by local AmDram groups over three sessions. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7pm, £10 per session, discounts for pre-booking two or more sessions, 07967 517125, Sun 22 & Mon 23 March INSPIRED FESTIVAL A platform for the Courtyard’s Intermediate Youth Theatre groups to showcase their work. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6pm & 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Thurs 26 March TYLWYTH THEATR GENEDLAETHOL. Taking an irreverent look at love, family and friendship, Tylwyth is a provocative commentary on contemporary Welsh life. For ages 16+.

A pre-show talk is also available free of charge. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £14/£12, 01686 614555.

Conquest Theatre Bromyard Live on Stage

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March KINDERTRANSPORT OUR STAR THEATRE COMPANY. The story of a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi persecution. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

Mon 30 March AIR THE WRITING ROOM. A culmination of 12 weeks collaborative development. Twelve writers. One play.

A radio... And you. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 1 & Thurs 2 April FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE. Love among the haystacks with all its joys and pains. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £15, £8 under 18s, 01743 281281.

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA March THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO MID WALES OPERA. Using Amanda Holden’s English translation filled with ‘uninhibited mirth’. Join Figaro and Susanna on their marriage merry go round, as servants outwit their masters, women outwit their men and true love triumphs against the odds.

4 March - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 611622.

8 March - Theatr Clwyd, Mold. 10 March - Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 13 March - Operatif, Pontio, Bangor.

14 March - Pontio, Bangor. 18 March - The Torch, Milford Haven. 21 March - The Riverfront, Newport. 25 March - Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 28 March - The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

SPRING EVENTS AT THE PALES

Fri 13 March, 7.30pm FOLK IN THE FOYER Featuring Sally Barker & Anna Ryder

Wed 18 March, 10 for 10.30am-4pm

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March, 7.30pm Our Star Theatre Co present

Led by Trish Munn and Linda Murray Hales.

Share and discuss poems on the theme ‘Beginnings’

KINDERTRANSPORT

The story of a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi persecution.

Films (incl. Borderlines Film Festival)

Pales Poetry Day

Wed 15 April, 10 for 10.30am – 4pm

Seeds and Saplings

1 March, 3pm HONEYLAND 12A 6 March, 7.30pm 2040 PG 8 March, 7.30pm PHOTOGRAPH 15 10 March, 7.30pm PEANUT BUTTER FALCON 12A 20 March, 7.30pm THE GOOD LIAR 15

A nature day for the young and not so young.

Find out what is growing in the Pales woodland and hedges; plant seeds and saplings to take home.

Screenings

The Breeze at Dawn Has Secrets to Tell

4 March, 7.30pm IN SEARCH OF CHOPIN (EOS) 5 March, 7.30pm KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL 17 March, 7.15pm FIDELIO (ROH) 21 March, 5.55pm DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER (Met Opera) 29 March, 2.30pm MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE Back Together 31 March, 7.30pm IN SEARCH OF HAYDN (EOS)

Box office 01885 488575 www.conquest-theatre.co.uk

Wed 29 April, 10am for 10.30am–4.30pm A day of Sufi -inspired poetry, song and dance, prayer meditation and story, led by Karim Hadden.

All welcome.

The Pales, Llandegley, LD1 5UH 01597 851543 For directions and booking details see thepales.org.uk

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Thurs 2 - Sat 4 April FOOTLOOSE NMTC. Footloose tells the story of Ren, a high-spirited child who moves from the big city to a small, religious town where dancing, his one true passion, is forbidden. For ages 11+. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, plus Sat matinee 2.30pm, £16/£13.50, 01686 614555.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Tues 10 - Sat 14 March BUDDY Multi award-winning West End show. Drama, passion and excitement as a cast of talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.

Wed 11 - Fri 13 March GETTING TO KNOW... FOOTLOOSE REGAL THEATRE SCHOOL SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, 01584 811442.

Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March BETTY BLUE EYES CONCEPT PLAYERS. Based on the film ‘A Private Function’, this is a musical romp set around the impending wedding celebrations of young Princess Elizabeth to the dashing Philip Mountbatten in 1947. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £13, 01873 850805.

Wed 18 - Sat 21 March IOLANTHE HEREFORD GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY present a musical delight full of sparkling humour, magical capers and political satire. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, plus Sat matinee 2.30pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 25 - Sat 28 March CAROUSEL MONMOUTH MUSIC THEATRE present a Rogers and Hammerstein musical about the lives of fairground folk.

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £15, under 16s £8, 01600 772467.

www.TheMarketTheatre.com Visit Ledbury’s purpose built, intimate theatre with comfortable seats, bar and a warm welcome, for a great programme of original drama, music, cinema and live screenings - see listings for what’s on

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Wed 4 March FIDELIO MID WALES MUSIC TRUST WITH SINFONIA CYMRU. An interactive music and storytelling show for primary schools. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 10.30am & 1.30pm, free for children and their teachers. 01686 614555.

Sun 8 March MORGAN & WEST - UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE Captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 2pm, £9.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 14 March RAPUNZEL IMMERSION THEATRE. Expect lots of laughs, catchy songs, audience interaction and magical characters.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm & 3.30pm, 01743 281281.

Sun 15 March ROALD DAHL AND THE IMAGINATION SEEKERS Especially made for ages 6+, to help develop both creative and literacy skills through performance, games and play, while exploring Roald Dahl’s extraordinary stories.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm, £8, 01743 281281.

Sat 21 March POP DIVAS LIVE! The perfect pop concert experience for the little divas in your life. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 1pm & 6pm, £16.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 21 March THE NAUGHTY FOX Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection and bountiful energy as two storytellers bring magic to household objects. For ages 0-5 years. The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am, 01432 340555.

Sun 22 March THE BEAR Based on the book by Raymond Briggs. With puppetry, music, dreamy storytelling and dozens of laughs. The Courtyard, Hereford, 12pm & 3pm, 01432 340555.

Tues 24 & Wed 25 March THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Based on the book by Judith Kerr and adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood. For ages 3+. Tues 1.30pm & 4pm, Wed 10am (relaxed performance) & 1.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, £13.50/£8, family £48, 01874 611622.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS Sat 7 March & Sat 4 April IMPROVISED THEATRE For ages 10+, under 16s must be accompanied.

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10am-12pm, £8, 01743 234970.

THEATR IEUENTID / BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE With weekly sessions tailored to suit the needs of each year group, from 4 years and up. Mondays 3.45pm 4.45pm Roundabout, Reception & Years 1 & 2.

Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm Junior Youth, Years 3,4 & 5.

Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Junior Youth, Years 6,7 & 8.

Thursdays 8.30pm - 10pm Senior Youth, Years 9, 10 & 11, 16 - 25. Call 01874 611622, www.brycheiniog.co.uk ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LUDLOW Mon - Go MAD in Ludlow, 5-6.30pm, Oscars. Contact Simon 07506 478235 & Suzanne 07484 289215 or email hello@gomadinludlow. org Sat - Ludwig Academy of Musical Theatre. 7-11 years 1-2pm, 12-16 years 2-3pm. Oscars. Contact Jack Ludwig, 077922 66225. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow.

COURTYARD THEATRE, HEREFORD Wed - Courtyard Kids, reception 4.15-5pm, Year 2, 5pm, £63.50 per term.

Sat - Junior Youth Theatre. From Year 3 - Year 9, phone for times, £68.50 per term. Fri - Intermediate Youth Theatre. For years 10 & 11, 5.15pm, £68.50 per term.

Fri - Senior Youth Theatre, Year 12+, 7pm, £73.50 per term. Courtyard Musical Theatre, Tues for ages 4-8 years, 4-4.55pm, £60 per 12 week term. Thurs for ages 9-17 6.15pm-7.25pm, £66 per 12 week term, contact Laura Gale 07725 357531. Mons - Drama Tots,10am – 10.45am, Ages 2-4, £4 per session, £1 per extra child.

Mon - Bromyard Conquest Kids (Reception & Year 2), 3.45pm, £36 per term. Bromyard Juniors (Year 3-6) 4.50-5.30pm, £39 per term. Bromyard Intermediates (Year 7-9), 6pm, £43 per term. Bromyard Seniors (Year 10+), 7.30pm, £46 per term. Wed - Kington Juniors (Year 2-6) 4-4.45pm, £36 per term. Kington Intermediates (Year 7- 9), 5pm-6pm, £39 per term. Kington Seniors (Years 10+) 6pm – 7.30pm, £43 per termThe Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

MID POWYS YOUTH THEATRE Tuesdays Junior Youth Theatre 9-13, 4.30pm-6pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells Senior Youth Theatre 14+ 7pm-9.30pm. The Drama Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Contact Ralph Bolland on 07810 350994.

Tuesdays YOUTH THEATRE for 7-14 year-olds after school. Ledbury Market Theatre, 01432 383663.

Wednesdays KINGTON YOUTH THEATRE Kington Primary School. Wed - Junior 7-11 years, 4-5.30pm.

Intermediate 11+ 5.30-7pm. £42 per term, 01432 340555.

Thursdays and Saturdays SHROPSHIRE YOUTH THEATRE Providing training in a range of theatre skills for ages 5-25. All abilities welcome. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. Contact Maggie Love: 07813 026367.

Thursdays IMPULSIVE THEATRE COMPANY For ages 13-19. The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, 5-6.45pm, 07916 277928.

Alternate Fridays (term time) HAVE A GO SHAKESPEARE All welcome, £5. Wyeside, Builth Wells, details Sue Best, 01597 811487.

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Wed 18 March POETRY BREAKFAST @ AARDVARK BOOKS Theme ‘Daffodils’. Aardvark Books, The Bookery, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, 9.30am-10.30am, £8 including breakfast, info@wenlockbooks.co.uk Mon 30 March RED PARROT POETRY Nicholas Murray and Charles Wilkinson launch their new collections. No. 46, High St, Presteigne, 7pm, £5, pay on the night.

Mon 30 March DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE ‘Luckiest Guy Alive’ tour. An intimate evening of his singular poetry and ebullient chat. Plus support act.

For ages 16+. Shire Hall, Hereford, 7.30pm, £24 (plus booking fee), www.johncooperclarke.com or contact thom@sonicpr.co.uk

Poetry & Storytelling March BLAST STORYTELLING 13 March - The Hero Light, Dominic Kelly, 8pm.

Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, £8 or £25 for group of four, 01588 630023.

Tues 3 March POETRY EVENING Chris Hall and Allen Fisher launching their new books.

Apple Store Gallery, Unit 1, Rockfield Rd, Hereford, HR1 2UA, 7pm, £5 including wine/juice, 01432 263937.

Wed 11 March SCAMP A vibrant monthly open mic poetry event with contributors young and old. Come and have a go or watch. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 6.30pm, 01432 342334.

Sat 14 March POETRY BREAKFAST Live poetry readings with the theme ‘Spring, the Sweet Spring’. Led by Anna Dreda. Plus a light breakfast.

The Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, 9.15am-10.30am, £8, 01547 550377.

Wed 18 March PALES POETRY DAY Led by Trish Munn and Linda Murray Hales. Share and discuss poems on the theme ‘Beginnings’. Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, 10.30am-4pm, 01597 851543, www.thepales.org.uk

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Wed 25 March READINGS BY THE POET, MANUEL IRIS Mexican poet Manuel Iris, Poet Laureate of the City of Cincinnati. His poetry reflects his obsession with beauty, time, death and the bridges that marry them. Followed by Q & A. Organised by Mid Border Arts and the Sidney Nolan Trust. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £5 from The Workhouse (cash only), wegottickets and on the door.

Comedy Sun 1 March JOHN ARCHER - AGAINST THE ODDS As seen on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £16/£14, 01743 281281.

Mon 2 & Tues 31 March DOM JOLY’S HOLIDAY SNAPS A rip-roaring travelogue featuring stories from around the world. 2 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 281281. 31 March - Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £18, 01600 772467.

Wed 4 March COUNT ARTHUR STRONG - IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? The very best showbiz entertainment. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, 01743 281281.

Fri 6 March ARDAL O’HANLON: THE SHOWING OFF MUST GO ON Ireland’s finest, the star of Father Ted, My Hero and Murder in Paradise. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 7 March MITCH BENN ‘Ten Songs to Save the World’. One broken world and ten funny songs to fix it. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15.50, 01743 281281.

Wed 11 March COMEDY NIGHT The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Thurs 12 March COMEDY AT THE EDGE: MARK STEEL ‘Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright’. For ages 14+. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 8pm, £15, 01952 728911.

Thurs 12 March JOSIE LONG The multiple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns with a show about the mind-bending intensity of new motherhood, kindness, joy and optimism. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01743 281281.

Les Barker

Talks March & April BRECKNOCK ART SOCIETY 10 March - ‘Cardiff Castle, a Welsh Victorian Camelot’, a lecture by Matthew Williams. 14 April - ‘Alice & Meredith Williams, A Creative Partnerhsip’, a talk by Phyllida Shaw.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2.30pm, £8, 01874 611622.

March ART HOUSE OPEN LECTURE SERIES 2020 11 March - Sally Payen. The Art House, Castle St, Worcester, 01905 855000, www.worcester.ac.uk

Sat 14 March LES BARKER Anyone who has seen him live is almost immediately drawn into his silly and delightful world. Moccas Village Hall, HR2 9LQ, 8pm start, £9.50, please book, 01981 500201.

Tues 17 March ED BYRNE - IF I’M HONEST Ed takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

Fri 20 & Fri 27 March WESTONS CIDER COMEDY CLUB Some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.

For ages 18+. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Wed 25 March GEOFF NORCOTT - TAKING LIBERTIES Honest and blunt, with out being a d**k. Mostly.

For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15, 01743 281281.

Fri 27 March COMEDY CLUB Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 8pm, £10, or £20 and get a curry and drink before the show. For ages 16+.

01874 611622.

Fri 27 March MARK THOMAS - 50 THINGS ABOUT US Using storytelling, stand-up, subversion and really, really well researched material. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £19, 01743 281281.

Fri 3 April PETE FIRMAN AND THE AMAZING TBC Magician/comedian Pete Firman will be joined by a special guest who has no previous conjuring experience. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £18, 01743 281281.

Sat 4 April CHRIS RAMSEY - 20/20 Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm & 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281.

Sat 4 April & Sat 16 May BOX OF FROGS IMPROV COMEDY BOX OF FROGS brings you a night of high-octane improvised comedy, based entirely on your suggestions.

4 April - SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, £10/£6/£35, 01588 630321. 16 May - Chapel Lawn VH, 8pm, £10, 07964 710983. Arts Alive.

Every Wed in March & 1 April TYBERTON SPIRITUALITY TALKS Theme: ‘A Kinder Place: Resilience in a time of change and fragility’. St Mary’s Church, Tyberton, HR2 9PT. Details email abbeydoredmc@gmail.com March & April THE ARTS SOCIETY HEREFORD (TASH) 10 March - ‘The Two Gustavs: Mahler and Klimpt’, an illustrated lecture by Gavin Plumley. 14 April - ‘Damien Hirst and Contemporary Art’, an illustrated lecture by David Worthington. The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad St, Hereford, 2.15pm, members free, guests £9, new members welcome, 01568 797703.

March HAY CAMERA CLUB 3 March - ‘Weather’, competition of digital images and prints. 10 March - ‘Tales from the Dark Side’, a monochrome print presentation by Peter Young. 17 March - ‘Sculptures of Wales’, presented by Dainis and Tony.

24 March - ‘People of Hay’, presented by Billie Charity.

31 March - ‘Mirrorless Landscapes’, presented by Jim Cossey. Masonic Hall, Brecon Rd, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, non-members welcome, £5. www.haycameraclub.co.uk March & April HEREFORD ARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY 20 March - ‘The Enigma Variations: Elgar’s Friends pictured within’, talk by Dennis Schiavon. 17 April - ‘The Story of British Pub Signs’, a talk by Dorothy Nicolle.

Kindle Centre, adjacent to ASDA, Hereford, 2.30pm.

01432 890469.

March SOUTH WEST GARDENING CLUB 25 March - ‘Perfume in the Garden’, a talk b Anne Harrison. Lydbury North Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5 including refreshments, 01588 620953.

March & April HARDY PLANT SOCIETY HEREFORDSHIRE AND MID WALES 14 March - ‘Getting the best from your Roses’, a talk by Michael Marriott, Pembridge Village Hall, 2pm, £4. 11 April - ‘Aulden Farm - From Conception to Chaos!’ A talk by Jill Whitehead. Glasbury Village Hall, 2pm, £4, 01544 262795.

Mon 2 March SEX & RELATIONSHIPS CAPACITY CONFERENCE Shropshire Council presents a conference on sex, relationships, mental capacity and human rights.

Speakers include Professor Claire de Than and Neil Allen.

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 9.15am-4.15pm, £55 including lunch, 01743 281281.

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Wed 18 March LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Sarah Hollingdale, Activity Officer for Hereford Cathedral will be describing her finds with The Eastern Cloisters Project. Grange Court, Leominster, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £4 on the door.

Wed 18 March EATON BISHOP GARDENING CLUB ‘Reinventing Your Garden’, a talk by Tamsin Westhorpe.

Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 7.30pm, www.eatonbishopvillagehall.btck.co.uk

Tues 3 March LINGEN & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB ‘The Evolution of Walled Kitchen Gardens’, a talk by William Scott. Lingen Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15 membership + £1 per talk, visitors £4, 01544 267463.

Wed 4 March AN EVENING WITH ADAM FROST Garden designer. Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, 01600 719401.

Sun 8 March PETER SCUDAMORE MBE Cheltenham Festival preview with Peter Scudamore and panel and two-course dinner. Castle House, Castle St, Hereford, 7pm, £35, 01432 356321.

Sun 8 March INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Celebrating women’s strength, resilience and survival.

With speakers from Palestine, Zimbabwe, XR Rebellion, Youth Parliament, Syria and Modern Slavery Unit. Plus storytelling, film, stalls and displays. Melville Theatre, Pen y Pound, Abergavenny, 10am-4pm, free event, donations to costs welcome.

Fri 13 March MARCH MEADOWS GROUP ‘The Botanist Gin’, a talk by Richard Gulliver. Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £3.

Sun 15 March AN EVENING WITH AMANDA OWEN: THE ADVENTURES OF A YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS Star of Channel 5’s ‘Our Yorkshire Home’, Amanda brings us a frank, funny and informative new show with heart-warming tales and honest anecdotes from her farming, family life in North Yorkshire. Savoy Theatre, 7.30pm, £16.50, Monmouth, 01600 772467.

Tues 17 March GARWAY HERITAGE GROUP ‘Kentchurch Court and the Scudamores, a talk by Heather Hurley. Garway Village Hall, 7.30pm, visitors £5 including refreshments.

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Tues 17 March LUDLOW & MARCHES HUMANISTS ‘Climate Change, what Climate Change?’ A talk by Dr Frank Baker, a retired scientist. Friends Meeting House, St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872492.

Thurs 19 March LUDLOW PALMERS - TALK AND TEA ‘Time Unfolding: Alabaster and Transience’, a talk by Janet Manifold, a sculptor working primarily in alabaster.

Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad St, Ludlow, £5.50 on the door, 01584 890586.

Fri 20 March 23rd SIR JOHN LLOYD MEMORIAL LECTURE ‘A Pretty Castle and a Fair Place’. A lecture by Dr David Robinson on Tretower Court and the 12th century castle.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, free, but please book, 01874 611622.

Fri 20 March BEN FOGLE - TALES FROM THE WILDERNESS From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will share his tales of the wilderness. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 4pm & 7.30pm, £28.50, 01743 281281.

Sat 21 March GEORGIAN HISTORY DAY A day celebrating Bishop’s Castle Georgian heritage with lectures, exhibitions and a book stall. Community College, Bishop’s Castle, 9.30am-4pm, free, 01588 673041.

Sun 22 March SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE ‘Solo and Free’, a talk by Pete Whittaker on the sub culture of underground crack climbing and onto the side of the world’s highest big walls. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £17/£15, 01874 611622.

Sun 22 March FROM NECESSITY TO LUXURY Mark Lucas, Curator of the Welsh National Wool Museum gives an illustrated talk on the changing history of the wool industry in Wales. Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 2.30pm, £5 from The Workhouse (cash only) and online wegottickets.com Mon 23 March AN EVENING WITH NICK BUTTER Marathon runner. His talk is accompanied with photographs and video from around the world.

Blake Theatre, Monmouth, 6.45pm, £20/£18/£12.50, 01600 719401.

Tues 24 March CONVERSATIONS AT THE CHAPEL David Hurn, one of the world’s great photographers. In conversation with Alastair Laurence. The Artshop and Chapel, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £10, 01873 736430.

Thurs 26 March ARTS SOCIETY MID WALES AND BORDERS ‘Buildings of Delight’, a talk by Roger Mitchell.

Powis Suite, Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, 2.30pm, 01938 555574.

Fri 27 March ANGUS KILLE - INDIAN FACE TO EL CAPITAIN Local climbing superstar. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.20pm, £8, 01743 234970.

Sat 28 March SHAUN RYDER From the Madchester scene to I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Hear! Happy Mondays frontman tells all. With audience Q&A. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £25, 01743 281281.

Mon 30 March EYEWITNESS STORIES FROM ISRAEL & PALESTINE Belinda Pyke, recently returned from three months in East Jerusalem with EAPPI. Friends Meeeting House, 21 King St, Hereford, 7.30pm, herefordpsc@gmail.com Sun 5 April ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE - AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JOHN CHALLIS Best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses, John Challis will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his career. Signed copies of his autobiography, ‘Being Boycie’ and his novel, ‘Reggie: A Stag at Bay’ will also be available. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £20.50, 01584 811442.

Workshops & Courses Tues 17 March DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFORMATION SESSION Understand a little more about dementia, and the little ways you can help. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6pm, 01432 340555.

March & April HEREFORD CULTURE CLUB In partnership with Herefordshire Museum.

5 March - ‘Derek Evans’ Pre-Digital World of Photo-Journalism’, with Keith James. 13 March ‘Religious Wall Paintings in 17th Century English Houses’, with Stephen Rickerby and Lisa Shekede.

MRLC, Friar St, Hereford, 10am-12pm, £12 each workshop, please book, 01432 860733. With Herefordshire Archive Service. 19 March - ‘Analysing Past and Present Landscape with Digital Methods’, with David Lovelace. 23 March - ‘Constance Radcliffe Cooke of Hellens - the Hidden Story’, with Clare Wichbold. HARC, Rotherwas, Hereford, 10am-12pm, please book, 01432 880545. In partnership with Cathedral Library. 30 March & repeated on 6 April - ‘Book of Chains’ with Rosemary Firman. Cathedral Library, 10am-12.30pm, 01432 880545. Or email herefordcultureclub@gmail.com Tues 5 - Fri 8 May VOICE COACHING RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP Ledbury Poetry Festival presents an exciting opportunity for new and emerging poets to improve their peformance technique. Applications close 5pm, 3 April. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY. www.poetry-festival.co.uk 1st Saturday READING GROUP Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, afternoons, donations, 01547 550377.

Mondays WRITING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 6.30-8.30pm, £75 per term, 01432 340555.

Mondays STORY CORNER AT THE COURTYARD For ages 4 years and under. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.

Fourth Monday SCIENCE CAFÉ Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. The Swan at Hay, 7pm, free, all welcome, sciencecafe@outlook.com Every Tues & Wed SPANISH LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Tues - Advance beginners 5.30pm, beginners 7pm, Wed - Advance Spanish B1, 10am, with Mely.

Private tuition - GCSE students and A Level. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 07837 160505.

Every Tues READING ROOM The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am-12.30pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

First Wednesday of each month BABARS’ BOOK CLUB All welcome, 6.30pm, Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 01432 342334.

First Wednesday of the month POETRY CAFE, Charlton Arms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, 01584 872813.

2nd Wednesday of each month WYESIDE WRITERS GROUP An informal writers’ group for wordsmiths.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, 7pm, £2.50, 01982 552555.

Every Thursday WELSH CLASSES FOR ADULTS Presteigne Assembly Rooms, 10.30am-3pm, 01639 841751.

Every other Thursday PHILOSOPHY CAFE Informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 821762. philosphycafe@outlook.com Last Thursday of the month BOOK CLUB De Koffie Pot, Bridge St, Hereford, 8pm, 01432 357753, ECStarling@theherefordacademy.org.uk Fridays READING ROOM EXTRA The Courtyard, Hereford, 6-8pm, £55 per term, 01432 340555.

International Poetry Writers’ Collective: Abergavenny 01873 856350 Leominster Writers' Circle, Leominster Community Centre, Frank Pavitt, chairman LWC, 01568 614973, meet first Tuesday, monthly, 2pm.

Presteigne Writers’ Circle, 3rd Thursday, Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, 01544 260398.

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grass roots Meat Versus Gloop! Is Livestock Farming on the Skids?

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OR once in a blue moon this column actually touches on grass roots, or, at least it will attempt to.

My thoughts in this area began with a programme about food and farming, presented by the Guardian columnist George Monbiot. Because of bad planning and technical incompetence, I did not actually see the programme, Apocalypse Cow! But in the best traditions of shoddy journalism, I did not want to let that put me off! So instead I managed to read a column that Monbiot wrote to accompany the TV output.

When I read it I felt quite relieved that I had not actually had to watch the programme. As far as I can tell, it predicted that conventional farming was on the skids and would be gone, collapsed, within a decade or two.

One lobby group backing conventional farming seemed to think that Monbiot was giving it another fifty years. But, as I read it, their view was highly optimistic.

He began by describing a commercial lab in Finland, where, in a metal tank, a “primordial soup”, or froth, of bacteria was being produced, eventually being extruded and dried to create a “a rich yellow flour”.

Technicians, adding oat milk to the flour, then made the mixture into a pancake, which the brave George consumed. Despite his huge enthusiasm, he managed to make the whole process and the food, sound fairly stomach-churning. An organic farmer I recently met in Radnorshire described the food thus produced as “gloop”, hinting that she wouldn’t really want to eat it, unless forced to.

Before Gwyneth Paltrow and her lawyers pounce on the editor of Broad Sheep, or issue a writ, I must point out that gloop has nothing to do with “goop” and whatever Gwyneth does with it. There is an L of a difference! Of course, in Roald Dahl’s story, it was the fate of Augustus Gloop, “the great big greedy nincompoop” to be sliced and diced, added to cream and sugar, and finally to emerge from miles of pipework as a lump of fudge!

George Monbiot quotes a think tank looking for food solutions, RethinkX, as predicting that the “precision fermentation” described above would be producing proteins ten times more cheaply than livestock farming by 2035. And this group seems to predict the collapse of the livestock industry not long after that.

Although I have a high regard for George Monbiot, he does from time to time go off at a tangent. In March 2011, for instance, his response to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan was, to say the least, counter-intuitive. You may recall that following a tsunami which destroyed the cooling systems of four nuclear reactors, the buildings housing those reactors could be seen on television, almost in real time, exploding and disintegrating, day after day.

Monbiot’s conclusion was that since the high-level radiation emitted had not visibly killed anyone, then a

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nuclear power meltdown was not as bad a thing as some environmentalists had led us to believe. On which basis, he promptly switched from being anti-nuclear to pronuclear!

But back to food and farming! The implication of Apocalypse Cow was that once we have refined “precision fermentation” (making edible gloop from a soup of bacteria) we can go ahead and sweep away all livestock farming! But even those who are not avid meat-eaters may suspect that it will not be as easy or straightforward as that.

A researcher at the New Economics Foundation, Griffin Carpenter, points out that lab-grown food is only the latest in a series of magic bullet solutions put forward as answers to the damage being done to the planet by fossil fuels and intensive farming. The ones he lists are - electric vehicles, carbon taxes, tree planting, carbon offsets, no-tillage farming, carbon capture, wood pellets, seaweed, climate treaties – and of course nuclear power!

Griffin Carpenter argues that a transition to a farm-free food system would mean great disruption in land use, and that we must have regard to those who work in the farming sector. He points out that farm-free ultimately means farmer-free, and that in Britain alone, more than a third of a million people work in farming.

Whatever view we may take of gloop and any chance it gives us of making food production more eco-friendly, our farming methods still face a massive challenge. For, according to the Committee on Climate Change, official advisors to the government, if UK farming is to play its full part in getting us to net zero by 2050, we need to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by a massive 64% in that time. And, say the CCC, we therefore need to cut our consumption of carbon-intensive food, such as beef, lamb and dairy, by 20% in the next thirty years. There are other good reasons for doing that, but little chance of it happening unless it is made to sound a lot more palatable.

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Green Events GARDENING ON THE ‘BORDERS’ Planting schemes, perennial borders, flower meadows.

Nuture, maintain, restore designs. A garden sanctuary for you and wildlife. Call Michelle - A Plant Guru 01547 528003. Mobile 07793 750691.

Email mlrubybrink@gmail.com WYNNES OF DINMORE COUNTRYSTORE Poultry Keeping - Free 1/2 hour session. Covers laying hens, housing, feed, bedding, health & hygiene + Question & Answer time. Held at Wynnes of Dinmore Countrystore - off the A49 (through village centre).

Open Tues - Sat 9am-4:30pm. For more information email info@wynnes.co.uk or telephone Roxy or Ann 01568 797314.

Thurs 5 March GREENPEACE TALK Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how to get involved. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, details email pbdelphiee@hotmail.com Sat 7 March SEED & PLANT SWAP Farmer’s Market, Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

Wed 15 April SEEDS AND SAPLINGS A nature day for the young and not so young. Find out what is growing in the Pales woodland and hedges. Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, 10.30am-4pm, 01597 851543, www.thepales.org.uk

March VILLAGERS WALKS Route around the parish and further afield, 2-3 hours, varying terrain, dogs on leads welcome, Eaton Bishop.

Enquries: Mick 01981 250461.

March KNIGHTON TREE ALLOTMENTS TRUST KTAT manages woodlands for the benefit of wildlife and members. Volunteer to learn. Task days on 1, 5, 15, 19, 29 March in Beggar’s Bush or Knighton. Details email woodland@tveg.org.uk 01547 520374 http://tveg.org.uk March SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE First Sunday of the month - Become a Habitat Helper!

21 March - Guided Bird Walk, 10am-12.30pm, £5, please book. 29 March - Discovery Tots - Superworm! Hear the story and then go on a worm hunt, 10am-10.45am, £2.50.

29 March - Discovery Club - Who has seen the Wind?

For ages 3+, 11am-12pm, £2.50 per child. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060.

Every Third Saturday in the Month PRESTEIGNE REPAIR & SKILL SHARE Stop usable stuff going to landfill. Bring along a broken item, get it fixed and learn new skills. Youth Centre, Hereford St, Presteigne, 10am-12.30pm, free.

Wednesdays LITTLE WILLOWS OUTDOOR NATURE PLAYGROUP The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am-11am, £1.50 per child, includes a bowl of porridge. Themes posted weekly on Facebook page, 01497 821762.

Mondays & Wednesdays KNIGHTON MENS SHED Sharpening service available. Teme Mill, Station Yard, Knighton, 10am-2pm. John on 01544232750 or email jtknightonmensshed@gmail.com.

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complementary therapies Disclaimer. We would like to emphasise that these listings relate to COMPLEMENTARY medicine practitioners. Broad Sheep does not endorse any of the practitioners or healing methods listed. We provide no recommendation and take no responsibility for their content.

A is for ACUPUNCTURE & HOLISTIC THERAPIES Joanna Bruce RGN, B.Ac, MBAcC - clinics in Leominster and Kingsland. Treating pain and long term health conditions effectively since 1983. Tel: 01568 709142 or text 07984 460969. Free initial phone consultation jo.bruce@talk21.com ACUPUNCTURE. Sandy Sandaver Lic Ac MBAcC. I practice an integrated style of acupuncture using 5 element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and am a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I also carry out home visits. Hay Acupuncture Clinic, Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle, Hay-On-Wye 01497 821625/07980 596218 sandysandaver@onetel.com or www.hayacupunctureclinic.co.uk ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, LOW SELF WORTH and emotional difficulties - our innovative approach is being used with private and NHS clients with great success. Clients attend an average of 4 sessions to achieve a substantial, some say transformative, effect on their well being. You can check out the testimonials and book a one to one session on our website www. peaceofmindnow.co.uk or get in touch for more information Mike Buckley 07931 986168 mcmbuckley@gmail.com

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AROMATHERAPY massage and facials - Bach Remedies - Herbalism - Reiki. For comprehensive, holistic treatment: Roz Myers Brown, Dip. Ar. IPTI, MIPTI. Kington clinic.

07967 137208, roz.brown@btinternet.com BOWEN TECHNIQUE Bowen is a holistic, non invasive therapy consisting of gentle moves over soft tissue and muscles, interspersed with periods of rest. Suitable for adults and children. Working from clinics in Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. Home visits available.

Contact ROB ROWE MBTPA tel: 01588 630648, email rob@robrowe.co.uk or learn more at www.bowentherapy. org.uk BESPOKE MASSAGE THERAPY BY CHERYL LILWALL MTI. Sensitive communication through the medium of touch. For physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Clinic held at the Integrative Health Clinic, Holland House, 70 Belmont Road, Hereford. Tel: 07487 738089. www.herefordbespokemassagetherapy.co.uk CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST with over 25 years professional NHS experience, providing psychological help to adults. Please see website for details: www.drmatthewfaull.co.uk. I am highly trained and experienced in using evidence–based psychotherapies to relieve distress and help you achieve your life goals, and offer sessions in Ludlow and Leintwardine. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals. Please contact me by email: mfaull@btinternet.com, to arrange a free initial phone conversation to consider your needs.

Registered with British Psychological Society, British Psychoanalytic Council, Health Professions Council.

CLAIRE KERBY COUNSELLING (Post grad dip Counselling, MBACP). Having someone to talk to outside your normal circle of friends / family can really help to gain a new clarity and sense of perspective. I would love it if you would call me, in confidence, with no judgement on 07971 816541, or email me at Claire.kerby@btinternet. com.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (CBT), COUNSELLING AND COUPLE COUNSELLING Hello!

CBT can work well for depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, anger, phobias, self-harm, eating disorders, low selfesteem and more. I also offer counselling for most issues, including sexuality, bereavement and past sexual abuse.

Couple counselling is available and counselling for those who have problems concerning self-esteem, relationships or lack of them. Contact Gail Venables MBACP (Accred) on 07484 766371 or www.cbtgail.co.uk for sessions in Leominster and New Radnor COUNSELLING, HEALING, MEDIUMSHIP. Spiritual Medium & Author Jenny Martin, offers one to one tuition or personal counselling/healing in Mid Wales.

Over 20 years experience. Jenny’s spiritual development manual and her biography are both available via www.jennymartinmedium.com or contact jenny@ jennymartinmedium.com for more information.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY with Jess Pailthorpe RCST. Safe, effective, light-touch treatments to help you heal & repair. Muscle/joint problems, stress, anxiety, fatigue, trauma….Clinics in Leominster Osteopaths and Kingsland.

Phone for more info: 07981 866 667 / www.touchtreetherapy.co.uk EMOTIONAL THERAPY: Anne Cummings FETC (Adv Dip), MNCS (Accred) offers this safe, effective therapy to help adults and children heal their emotional and spiritual wounds and fulfil their personal potential. If you have difficulty relating to others, or have troublesome emotions call Anne on 01547 530977. Specialist knowledge and experience of working with panic attacks, anger, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement/loss, anxiety and depression. Centres in Powys/south Shropshire.

Ffi including workshops and talks see www.thewritetofeel.com.

EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING. Personal growth for individuals and groups through powerful yet gentle interactions with horses, with seasoned Eponaquest facilitator Angela Dunning. EFL sessions involve spending time outdoors with these beautiful sentient beings, where you will be guided to deepen your connection to yourself and your body; build true confidence; reconnect to your Soul’s purpose and bring greater authenticity to your life.

No horse experienced required. Shropshire/Herefordshire/ Borders. Contact me on: 01588 630061/07583 726207; angela@equinereflections.co.uk; or visit www.thehorsestruth.co.uk HEALINGS, INSIGHT READINGS, PERSONAL GROWTH COACHING, ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Healings, insights into life path and situations, space and guidance to explore and help re-align with our inner truth.

Also offer help understanding our animals’ behaviour and needs. Enquiries: Kohra 01544 262 110, kohra@gmx.co.uk HEREFORD HOMEOPATH Juliet Ablett RHom, MARH, MNCHM. Experienced practitioner works with you as an individual, listening without judgement; working with whatever symptoms or issues you have. Natural, effective treatment suitable for all ages. I am very happy to chat with you on the phone about what treatment you are looking for before you commit to an appointment. Weekly clinics in Kentchurch, Hereford and Monmouth. Juliet Ablett www.julietablett.co.uk julietablett@rocketmail. com 01981 241456 HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY: Meg Lawrence MTI. A listening and sensitive therapy, treating the whole person.

For relief from aches and pains, easing of occupational and postural tensions, providing relaxation and calm in peaceful surroundings, 20 minutes from Presteigne, Hayon-Wye and Kington. Email meg@radnorshire.com; phone or text 07910892172 HOMOEOPATHY Sandy Underhill RSHom. I have worked for 20 years treating individuals for many complaints, whether psychological, mental, emotional or physical. Homoeopathy is about bringing wellness to ones being by triggering the bodies natural system of healing.

It is suitable for all ages. Clinics are held at Rock Park Complimentary Health Centre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys and Kington, Herefordshire. 01597 851021.

LEOMINSTER NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Emmet technique. Remedial and Holistic Massage.

Counselling inc: Couples and Family, Cognitive Behaviour and NLP Stress Management, Child Birth Issues, Psychotherapy. Telephone 01568 616411 email infoleominstercommunitycentre@gmail.com Or visit Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (behind Bridge Street car park).

MASSAGE THERAPY WITH MARIAN HARDIMAN (MTI, CNHC, MLDUK). Remedial, Sports, Holistic, Indian Head Massage. Organic Facial and Manual Lymph Drainage. Clinic in Presteigne (The Retreat), Presteigne, LD8 2UF. Contact: marian@silvanmassage.com, www. silvanmassage.com, 07816 981454.

NO HANDS® MASSAGE works on every level: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. It’s deep, transforming touch with no pain. Come and train with Wendy Mills, Master Therapist and Instructor. Clinic and Courses held in Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

07858137889; millsw1@tiscali.co.uk; www.wendymills.co.uk MASSAGE, COACHING, YOGA, DECLUTTERING with Wellbeing Therapist Sophie Atkinson, Orleton SY8 Individual powerful sessions to help you create the space you need for the life you want. Web: www.sophieatkinson. co.uk Mob: 07930 353 118 Email: sophie@healing-energy. net MINDFULNESS Alithea Waterfield MBCT teacher offering Mindful Walks in Nature, 8-week Mindfulness courses and Mindfulness Guided Meditations. Committed to helping you reconnect with a more authentic and compassionate self and develop skills to manage life’s challenges resourcefully, skillfully and creatively. 07899 361316 alitheawaterfield@gmail.com

YOGA IN PRESTEIGNE

Group classes and individual tuition in Stapleton Moving consciously with the breath

Marie Hudson 01544 260352 www.theyogapractice.org.uk

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OSTEOPATH. Mr R A Hughes D.O. Registered Osteopath and Sports Therapist. Fully qualified and registered since 1995. Established in Presteigne for over 20 years. Sciatica, Arthritis, Trapped Nerves, Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain. Headaches, Sports Injuries.

07961 352056, rahughesosteo@gmail.com The Retreat, Presteigne – free car parking.

PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, REFLEXOLOGY & YOGA with Hermione Evans, Chartered Physiotherapist at Radnor Physiotherapy. For all back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, RSI, stress related illness and more. To discuss your needs or to make an appointment, please phone 01544 350691 or email contact@radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk or view www.radnorphysiotherapy.co.uk SOUND HEALING TRAINING AND WORKSHOP RETREATS We run the 5 part Sound Therapy training programme for the College of Sound Healing as weekend retreats in the beautiful setting of Primrose Haven with lovely gardens and sacred spaces. Also Seasonal Sounds Days and weekend retreats: Sound Healing and Nature; Magical Resonance of Celtic Sounds and Sound and gardening for the soul. Retreat stays in our cosy Shepherd Huts. Occasional evening sound and Gong meditations.

Please contact Paul Benham, paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk and www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk. 01497 847299.

SPIRITUAL HEALER Naturally gifted in releasing emotional grief in present and past lives. 29 years professional experience with physical and mental health.

Private healing sessions and talks given.

Gillian Williamson, MNFSH. Field House, Kinnerton.

01547 560874.

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Year round, ongoing workshops will cost £40 per year.

Thurs 5, 12, 19, 26 March & Thurs 2 April FIVE DIFFERENT WAYS OF PRACTISING RETREAT IN OUR DAILY LIVES All welcome. St Mary’s Church, Cusop, 7-8.30pm, details abbeydoredmc@gmail.com Mon 9 March A PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE AND HARMONY WITH NATURE Herefordshire Interfaith Group. All welcome, those of all faiths or no faith. A restorative walk on the Malvern Hills, pausing to reflect and share readings. The walk will be recorded for the BBC radio programme, ‘Ramblings.

Malvern Hills British Camp car park, WR13 6DW, 10am-12.30pm, free, details, email zpandor@yahoo.co.uk Fri 13 - Sun 15 March SOUND HEALING COURSE Begin the journey to become a Sound Healing Practitioner using the voice with the Part 1 retreat with Paul Benham, tutor of the College of Sound Healing. Primrose Haven, Felindre, Brecon. For info and bookings www.primrosehavenretreats.co.uk or email paul@primrosehavenretreats.co.uk

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Wed 29 April THE BREEZE AT DAWN HAS SECRETS TO TELL A day of Sufi-inspired poetry, song and dance, prayer meditation and story. Led by Karim Hadden. Pales Quaker Meeting House, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, 10.30am-4.30pm, 01597 851543, www.thepales.org.uk

FELDENKRAIS Awareness Through Movement Classes. Learn to move more freely, with greater ease, flexibility and grace, improving posture, balance and coordination; and awakening our innate capacity for life long vitality and continuing self development. Tenbury at S.E.N.S.E. Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm. £7 per class. Open to all.

Contact Jane for more information on janesethi@yahoo. co.uk Booking essential.

YOGA CLASSES For physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Knighton Community Centre Mondays 9.30am-11am and Thursdays 6.45pm-8.15pm. Also in Clunbury Village Hall near Craven Arms Tuesdays 9.15am-10.45am. Beginners welcome. Contact Kat 07968 819123. katyoga@holwill.net or find me on facebook @KatHolwillYoga YOGA & AYURVEDA Individual yoga practice. Diet. Exercise. Life Balance.

Jill Bonner BA PGCE Art. DIPL Yoga Therapy.

DIPL Ayurveda Therapy. Details 07789 428109.

HEDGEROW MEDICINE, KITCHEN PHARMACY Herbal Medicine Making Courses with Rowan McOnegal, Medical Herbalist. Practical weekend courses which explore identifying, growing, harvesting, drying, storing and using herbs. Covers the basic principles of herbal medicine, and making and using teas, tinctures, infused oils, ointments, creams, syrups, inhalations and baths. www. hedgerowmedicine.org 01531 670075.

PILATES SESSIONS Pilates is a method of exercise designed to elongate and strengthen the body. It promotes improved core strength and stability which in turn improves posture, flexibility, circulation and physical wellbeing. Classes available in Presteigne and various locations within the North Herefordshire, North Worcestershire and South Shropshire area. All sessions are based on small groups and working to individual abilities therefore booking is essential. Private sessions by arrangement. Contact Jackie on 0782 4114979 or justjackie39@gmail.com Every Saturday RIVER FLOW YOGA With Graham Nolan. Mixed ability, open to all.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 9.30am, 01497 821762, phone to check class is on.

First Saturday of the month MEDITATION For beginners or experienced meditators.

Bleddfa Centre, 11am-12.30pm, donations, 01547 550377.

Mondays MAMA MOJO YOGA FLOW The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am, £6, 01743 234970.

Mondays YOGA LESSONS All abilities welcome, bring a yoga mat, small cushion and blanket. Hall, Barn, Bleddfa, near Knighton, £49 for seven classes, 01547 550377.

Mondays & Wednesdays PILATES Pilates-Based Back Care - Mon 10.30am & Wed 5.45pm.

Pilates-Based Body Conditioning - Mon 11.45am & Wed 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 01874 625992.

Third Thursday of the month ECO SPIRIT CAFE An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and connection to the environment.

The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, free, 01497 821762.

Last Friday of the month QUIET GARDEN MOVEMENT Sharing outdoor space for the inner journey. 10am-3pm, Rhayader. facebook.com/CefnfaesCottage 07948 469584.